MLS side Chicago Fire are in discussions with Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka, who are both out of contract this summer. Lewandowski, who won three league titles with Barcelona, has long been linked with a move to Chicago. Goretzka has multiple European suitors, but the Fire reportedly believe they can lure the German to MLS...Full Story »

Canada finally have their first men’s World Cup point, but after Cyle Larin’s late rescue act against Bosnia and Herzegovina, GOAL picks winners and losers from a tense opener...Full Story »

Lucas Herrington, 18, has been one of Major League Soccer’s breakout stars this year, emerging as a defensive standout for the Colorado Rapids. His rise has reportedly attracted interest from abroad, including from La Liga champions Barcelona. The center back’s strong form has also earned him a place on Australia’s World Cup roster...Full Story »

World Cup co-host Canada fought back to claim a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener on Friday. The historic match at Toronto Stadium marked the first men's World Cup game ever played on Canadian soil...Full Story »

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Cyle Larin came off the bench to spare Jonathan David's blushes by earning Canada a 1-1 with Bosnian and Herzegovina in their 2026 World Cup opener in Toronto. The Canucks were the better side on the day but looked set to slump to a seventh consecutive finals defeat after Lovo Jukic headed in a near-post flick from Sead Kolasinac midway through the first half...Full Story »

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Micky van de Ven can “level up” and become “one of the best in the world”, Toby Alderweireld has told GOAL, with the Dutch defender being informed that he does not need to leave Tottenham in order to join the elite. Speculation is raging around the Netherlands international in north London, with serious questions being asked of his future as another transfer window prepares to swing open...Full Story »

Paraguay's most famous football fan, Larissa Riquelme, is making a major comeback at the World Cup. The 41 year old model first captured global attention during the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where she went viral for cheering passionately while holding her Nokia phone between her breasts. Dubbed the World Cup's girlfriend, her striking appearance led to high profile opportunities, includi...Full Story »

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Glamorous model Yanet Garcia delighted football fans by sharing a cheeky pre-World Cup video to support her home country. The 35 year old influencer, who shot to fame as Mexico's sexiest weather girl before transitioning to modeling and joining OnlyFans in 2021, treated her 13.2 million Instagram followers to the festive clip ahead of the tournament's opening night...Full Story »

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A clip of two glamorous Mexican fans went viral on social media, with many believing it showed a dramatic wardrobe malfunction during a celebration of Mexicos opening goal at the World Cup. In the widely shared footage, the women are seen jumping for joy, causing one to accidentally flash the surrounding crowd before quickly covering herself up. One post on X gathered over 122000 likes as viewe...Full Story »

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Manchester City have been warned that they will find it “hard” to keep Rodri if Real Madrid come calling, with Peter Reid telling GOAL why more prominent figures are likely to follow Pep Guardiola out of the Etihad Stadium. A summer of change is on the cards, with it possible that a Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder will form part of what could become an elaborate refresh...Full Story »