1. How Portugal wasted a golden shot at World Cup glory

    Wayne Rooney described Cristiano Ronaldo's final appearance at a World Cup as "a sad day for football". It wasn't, though. Not really. Ronaldo may be one of the most iconic figures in sporting history, but Spain's victory over an insipid Portugal side, taken in conjunction with Belgium battering the United States, actually made July 6, 2026 a pretty good day for the game.

  2. BDO Power Rankings: Pressure keeps building on Kane

    With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

  3. Brazil's World Cup nightmare: Why it went so wrong

    The inquest into Brazil's disastrous World Cup exit is well underway after the five-time winners were unceremoniously dumped out of the tournament at the hands of dark horses Norway and the goals of Erling Haaland. In truth, the Selecao never really got going in North America - hamstrung by an ageing, rag-tag squad that was yet to gel as they often relied on Vinicius Jr to deliver the goods.

  4. What next for Poch & USA after embarassing World Cup exit?

    In the moments after the United States' World Cup ended, Mauricio Pochettino was asked about his future as manager. It wasn't the time to discuss it, he said, and he was right. The aftermath of a nightmare 4-1 thrashing by Belgium was not the time to talk about whatever comes next, especially when he was the coach in charge of that collapse.

  5. RANKED: Man Utd's midfield options after week of rejections

    Last week was really quite something for Tottenham Hotspur. Despite finishing 17th in each of the past two Premier League seasons, the north Londoners have signed two of the most coveted midfielders presently operating in England, Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. Spurs may have overpaid for both, but the club's long-suffering supporters are nonetheless delighted after seeing their transfer record broken twice in a matter of days, given former executive chairman Daniel Levy repeatedly refused to push the boat out to sign top talent.

  6. Messi is inevitable! GOAT inspires epic win over Egypt

    Lionel Messi made amends for missing a second penalty at the 2026 World Cup by inspiring the most dramatic of comebacks, as Argentina came from 2-0 down with just over 10 minutes remaining to beat a heroic Egypt side 3-2 in a last-16 clash for the ages in Atlanta. Lionel Scaloni's side started as sluggishly as they had performed in their lucky win over Cape Verde by the same scoreline, and Egypt took advantage, with an unmarked Yasser Ibrahim burying a cross from Marwan Attia past Emiliano Martinez with just 15 minutes gone.

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Videos

  1. 🎥 | Man City confirm Maresca appointment

    Manchester City have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca on a three-year contract until 2029. The Premier League side confirmed the news on June 29, with former Chelsea boss Maresca returning to the Etihad Stadium to replace Pep Guardiola, having previously served as the Catalan's assistant back in 2022.

  2. WATCH: USMNT icon Donovan joins The Late Run with Chad Ochocinco

    Landon Donovan joins Ocho and Raheem on The Late Run to revisit a career built far from the spotlight. He reflects on leaving home for Bayer Leverkusen at 16, grinding to sell MLS tickets, his 2012 mental-health sabbatical, the Klinsmann World Cup snub, facing Messi and Ronaldo, Beckham’s impact on MLS, the pay-to-play problem threatening U.S. soccer and why a home World Cup could change everything.

  3. 🎥 | No Era Penal - a MUNDIAL film

    MUNDIAL release No Era Penal, a film celebrating the magic and passion of Mexican football fandom. Taking the infamous 'No Era Penal' (It wasn't a penalty) saying from the 2014 World Cup as a starting point, the film delves deep into Mexico's love for the game, the World Cup, and its elusive mission to reach La Quinto Partido, the fifth game of the World Cup. Featuring Raúl Jiménez, Miguel Herrera, Rey Mysterio and more, it's a wild, wild ride!

  4. WATCH: CM Punk joins The Late Run with Ochocinco to talk GOATs

    CM Punk joins The Late Run with the belt and proves he’s a serious football head, talking Celtic loyalty, the Rangers rivalry, why Americans tune in for World Cups and a wild Brazil flag story involving armed men. Plus: Messi over Ronaldo, WWE vs soccer trash talk, Ocho’s WrestleMania entrance and footballers who could make it in WWE.

  5. Jose Mourinho Beast Mode On Podcast

    🎥 | EXCLUSIVE: José Mourinho on Madrid return, Messi & more

    New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as he exclusively discusses his sensational return to the Liga giants, the World Cup and whether England can finally end 60 years of hurt, and some of the joyous, and panful, experiences he's had in management to date. Mourinho also chats openly about his time at Tottenham, and the controversial nature of his sacking just days before the League Cup final, among many other intriguing topics in a must-see episode of the award-winning podcast.

FIFA WORLD CUP

  1. Bieber joins Shakira and BTS for World Cup final

    The 2026 World Cup is set for a historic musical spectacle as Justin Bieber has officially joined the lineup for the tournament's first-ever final half-time show. The Canadian superstar will headline the event alongside a star-studded cast including Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop icons BTS.

  2. Argentine FA under FBI investigation

    The United States Department of Justice and the FBI have launched a preliminary investigation into the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its president Claudio Tapia over potential financial irregularities. Authorities are examining whether hundreds of millions of dollars channelled through American banks constitute money laundering or wire fraud during the ongoing World Cup.

  3. Ex-Barcelona defender takes over as new Mexico boss

    Rafael Marquez has been announced as the new manager of the Mexico national team following the departure of Javier Aguirre. The succession takes effect immediately after Mexico were eliminated from the World Cup by England on Sunday, allowing the former defender to begin preparing the squad for the 2030 tournament with a focus on integrating young talent and rebuilding.

  4. Hayes meets Messi and Salah at World Cup

    USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was left starstruck at the World Cup after sharing the pitch with two of the greatest players of all time. The Olympic gold-winning manager was invited to perform the ceremonial coin flip before Argentina's dramatic round-of-16 clash against Egypt, bringing her face-to-face with Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah - an unforgettable moment that even had Arsenal legend Ian Wright labelling the USWNT boss "the queen GOAT."

  5. 킬리안 음바페 (Kylian Mbappe)

    Deschamps: Mbappe 'well' after racist abuse

    France head coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe remains fully focused and mentally strong ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Morocco. The Les Bleus captain was targeted by vile racist abuse from a Paraguayan politician following France's narrow knockout victory over the South American side.

  6. Egypt FA slams refs after Argentina exit

    The Egyptian Football Association has launched an extraordinary attack on the standard of officiating at the 2026 World Cup following their heartbreaking exit at the hands of Argentina. In an official statement, the governing body expressed its "widespread frustration" over a series of controversial calls that saw the Pharaohs surrender a two-goal lead.

Transfers

  1. Monaco admit Pogba could leave

    Paul Pogba faces an uncertain future at Monaco as the club’s hierarchy admits the World Cup winner could be sold this summer. Following a debut season in Ligue 1 marred by fitness issues, the former Manchester United man is no longer considered an untouchable part of the project at the Stade Louis II.

  2. Chelsea confirm arrival of teen star

    Chelsea have announced the arrival of highly-rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting CP on a long-term contract that runs until 2034. The 19-year-old arrives at Stamford Bridge after a remarkable spell in his homeland, where he won domestic titles and established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in European football.

  3. Greenwood set for shock Turkey move

    Mason Greenwood’s time in Ligue 1 appears to be coming to an end as a shock move to the Turkish Super Lig gains momentum. The English forward, who joined Marseille in 2024, is now the subject of intense negotiations that could see him relocate to Istanbul with Fenerbahce.

Premier League

  1. Amorim admits to Man Utd mistakes

    Ruben Amorim has openly acknowledged making mistakes during his challenging 14-month tenure as Manchester United manager. Speaking at his first press conference as the new head coach of AC Milan, Amorim reflected on his time in the Premier League, admitting that his difficult spell at Old Trafford served as a significant learning experience for his future managerial career.

  2. Not Balogun! Villa prediction sees keeper preferred to USMNT star

    Aston Villa have been credited with interest in Folarin Balogun, but Stan Collymore has told GOAL why Unai Emery is likely to favour another 2026 World Cup star over a United States international that made plenty of headlines at FIFA’s flagship event. The Villans are looking to bolster their ranks from back to front during the summer, with comings and goings being mooted.

Must-read opinion and expert analysis

  1. World Cup Golden Boot standings: Messi moves ahead of Mbappe

    The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

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