Viktor Gyokeres' late winner ensured Sweden will be the competing at this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America, as Graham Potter's side beat Poland 3-2 at Strawberry Arena in Solna, getting revenge on the Orly for their qualification play-off defeat in 2022...Full Story »

Newcastle have reportedly identified Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly held 'serious talks' over a potential deal to sign Werder Bremen wonderkid Karim Coulibaly...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is reportedly waiting to see whether Real Madrid will make a move to sign him in the summer...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford's future at Barcelona is reportedly in serious doubt with the Catalan giants forced to rethink a permanent deal...Full Story »

Real Madrid have reportedly identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as their primary transfer target for the upcoming summer window. According to sources in Spain, the reigning European champions have cooled their interest in Manchester City’s Rodri, instead focusing on the 25-year-old Argentine. Fernandez sparked significant speculation while on international duty, telling media in ...Full Story »

Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third time in succession, after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia & Herzegovina – who will participate in their first finals for 12 years after a penalty success over the four-time world champions at the Bilino Polje in Zenica...Full Story »

Sam Allardyce has sent a clear message to Harry Maguire, suggesting the Manchester United defender should think twice about representing England at the upcoming World Cup. The former Three Lions boss believes Thomas Tuchel was unnecessarily blunt regarding Maguire's standing in the defensive pecking order...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are desperately looking to finalise their new coaching setup to avoid a catastrophic relegation. Roberto De Zerbi is poised to take the managerial hot seat and has reportedly reached out to Italy and AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta. The World Cup-winning defender has been offered a vital role as an assistant manager to help fix a leaky defence and save the club...Full Story »

Towering Czechia goalkeeper Radek Vitek is determined to return to Manchester United and fight Senne Lammens for a starting role, explicitly rejecting the idea of sitting on the bench. The stopper is currently on loan at Bristol City...Full Story »

Argentina have now won eight of their last 10 games against African opposition, following a 5-0 friendly success over Zambia in Buenos Aires that was nonetheless tinged with some sadness at the potential swansong of a world-class icon...Full Story »

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes grabbed two assists and Joao Felix got on the scoresheet as Portugal saw off the USMNT, 2-0. The Selecao grabbed goals either side of half time, and were disciplined in between to ease to a win in Atlanta. Manager Roberto Martinez would have liked to have Cristiano Ronaldo at his disposal, but he will take heart from the fact that his side got the job done without their main man...Full Story »

Spain ended their March international break with a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Egypt, who finished the friendly with 10 men...Full Story »

England's World Cup hopefuls did little to convince Thomas Tuchel of their worth when he names his squad in barely two months' time as another experimental line-up was booed off following a 1-0 defeat to Japan at Wembley...Full Story »

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup, despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States. Speaking during a surprise appearance at a friendly match in Turkey, the governing body's chief dismissed suggestions that the team might be relocated or withdrawn from the tournament...Full Story »

The Czech Republic went to a penalty shoot-out twice – and both times the team kept their nerve. After two real nail-biters, the team has now qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 20 years...Full Story »

[(Vissel Kobe) Strength]: 1. Vissel Kobe currently sit at the top of the J1 League West Region with 16 points and will go all out to secure 3 points at home to defend their leading position.2. Vissel Kobe scored 13 goals in the league this season, averaging 1.63 goals per game, making them the best offensive team in the West Region.3. Vissel Kobe have won 3 and drawn 1 in their 4 league home ma...Full Story »

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]: 1. FC Machida Zelvia are currently ranked 2nd in the J1 League East Region. With the league season still in its early stages, the team have opportunities to climb to the top and are highly motivated.2. FC Machida Zelvia achieved 1 win and 1 draw in their last two matches. Despite losing to the East Region leaders, their form has not declined, and they have remain...Full Story »

[(Mexico) Strength]: 1. This edition of Mexico's squad primarily consists of players from the domestic league, with the inclusion of many young players enhancing the team's vitality and impact.2. In a recently concluded friendly match, Mexico drew 0-0 with the formidable Portugal. Entering 2026, Mexico achieved an excellent record of 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 matches, performing quite impressively...Full Story »