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

Lionel Messi has confirmed he will not travel with Argentina for next Tuesday’s clash against Ecuador, the closing fixture of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. Instead, the Inter Miami star will return to Florida to prepare for the final stretch of the MLS season...Full Story »

The Real Madrid midfielder has missed the start of the LaLiga season after undergoing the surgery in July...Full Story »

Fenerbahce have drawn up a shortlist of candidates to replace Jose Mourinho, with a former Italy manager and an ex-AC Milan boss among the names reportedly under consideration...Full Story »

AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer has completed a shock transfer to Dinamo Zagreb, reportedly turning down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey in favour of the move...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly preparing long-term plans to re-sign Jarell Quansah in 2027, with the move considered a surprise alternative to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly preparing to compete with Liverpool for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, who could sign a pre-contract with the Spanish champions in January...Full Story »

Man United have been handed a major boost as Matheus Cunha’s injury update brings positive news ahead of their crucial Manchester derby showdown...Full Story »

Just days after returning from a "make or break holiday", the pair have called it quits for the second time in the three weeks...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly ready to reignite their pursuit of Fermin Lopez, with a 370 million bid expected in the January transfer window...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly considering returning Marcus Rashford to Manchester United as doubts about the forward’s 'mental and physical' capabilities emerge...Full Story »

🔊 On September 8, the Central African Republic will face off against Comoros in Meknes as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. For the hosts, this is a chance to break their prolonged winless streak and make their mark in the qualifiers. Comoros arrive as the favorites, having already secured successful results, and convincingly defeated the Central African Republic in their previous head-to...Full Story »

🔊 A thrilling African night awaits in Uyo as Nigeria host Rwanda in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles currently sit fourth in their group and desperately need a victory to regain control of their destiny. Rwanda, just one point ahead, are poised to capitalize on the pressure facing the hosts. All eyes will be on Victor Osimhen, whose goals could significantly influence the outcom...Full Story »

🔈 Will the clash against the "White and Blues" be a walk in the park for the Bosnian national team? In the next match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at the "Olimpico" stadium in Serravalle, the national teams of San Marino and Bosnia and Herzegovina will face off. The hosts are absolute underdogs, as evidenced by the bookmakers' preliminary odds: a victory for the "White and Blues" stands at...Full Story »

🔊 Which team will kick off their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a win? Ireland and Hungary are likely to battle it out for the second spot in Group F, which offers a ticket to the playoffs. Portugal are clear favorites in this quartet, while Armenia have the slimmest chances of avoiding the bottom of the standings. Therefore, the clash in Dublin at the Aviva Stadium holds significa...Full Story »

🔊 Can Austria claim the top spot in Group H of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? A victory over Cyprus at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz would suffice. This win would see them draw level on points with Bosnia and Herzegovina, surpassing them on goal difference. For the visitors, dropping points in this upcoming clash could prove fatal in their quest for a top-two finish in the group. Regardless, Au...Full Story »

The couple enjoyed a getaway with Bellingham ruled out of international duty because of a shoulder injury...Full Story »

🔊 How will Portugal fare in their first match after winning the Nations League? Cristiano Ronaldo and his squad are set to travel to Armenia for their opening fixture in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, taking place at Vazgen Sargsyan Stadium in Yerevan. For the hosts, this marks their first game under a new manager, as the previous coach lasted just four matches, each ending in a disheartening ...Full Story »

🔊 Can England bounce back from their home defeat to Senegal in a friendly match? The Three Lions' lackluster summer performances have sparked discontent among the local fans, who resorted to booing their favorites during the game. Moreover, this loss marked England's first-ever defeat by an African team. Their previous official match against Andorra, although it ended in a 1-0 victory, was als...Full Story »

🔊 How will the clash between Group K neighbors unfold in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers? Latvia and Serbia face off on September 6 in Riga at the Daugava Stadium, where the hosts haven't lost since last year. Despite their modest standing, Latvia have made a commendable start to their World Cup qualifying campaign and are level on points with their upcoming opponents. However, Serbia have playe...Full Story »