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Ronaldo gets first KO goal but Ramos plays hero for Portugal

  1. Oyarzabal at the double & Yamal dazzles as Spain begin to cook

    Spain outclassed Austria in Los Angeles to reach the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win on Thursday. The European champions avoided any sort of scare by dominating proceedings from the outset, securing a comfortable victory through Mikel Oyarzabal's brace and a header from Pedro Porro as they belatedly clicked into gear at the tournament.

  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. Spurs spending £100m on Tonali shows market has gone mad

    For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

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U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

  1. Why USMNT can't appeal Balogun's red card

    The USMNT secured their place in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina, but the victory has been marred by a major disciplinary blow. Folarin Balogun, who opened the scoring in Santa Clara, was dismissed in the 64th minute following a VAR review. Despite the frustration within the American camp, the AS Monaco forward is now set to miss the clash against Belgium, with US Soccer unable to appeal the decision.

Expert Opinion & Analysis

  1. New boss, same England: Tuchel's team no different to Southgate's

    "Football's coming home again, with Tommy Tuchel" were the words that rang around the exterior of Atlanta Stadium as tens of thousands of fans walked out into the Georgia heat following England's 2-1 win over DR Congo. The mood was jubilant. Everyone was happy. England won, DR Congo lost. England are now four victories away from ending 60 years of hurt and winning a long-coveted World Cup.

  2. Where will France rank in the World Cup's greatest attacks?

    It's fair to say that France's forward line has taken the 2026 World Cup by storm. After winning all three of their group games, Les Bleus defeated Sweden 3-0 in the round of 32 to become the tournament's top scorers at the time of writing, with 13 goals. Unsurprisingly, Kylian Mbappe has accounted for the majority of those goals, with the Real Madrid superstar striking six times in four outings so far.

  3. How Lionesses teen Parkinson's elite mentality led to NWSL switch

    Erica Parkinson was just 12 years old when she laid out her goals to a mindset coach who has spent the last six years helping her plot a route to the top of the game. "I want to play for England at the World Cup," she proclaimed. Fast-forward to today and, having become the Lionesses’ youngest call-up under Sarina Wiegman and just signed for the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL, it’s not out of the question that the dream could be realised in 12 months’ time.

Premier League

  1. Liverpool unveil Jota and Silva Anfield memorial

    Liverpool have unveiled a permanent memorial to Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, at Anfield ahead of the first anniversary of their deaths. The 'Forever 20' tribute stands on 97 Avenue, where supporters gathered to leave flowers and messages following the tragedy, creating a lasting place of remembrance for fans and the brothers' family.

  2. Rafael Leao Milan 2026

    Tottenham offered Leao transfer

    Tottenham have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Rafael Leao after new AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim deemed the winger surplus to requirements. The Italian club are eager to find a buyer for the Portuguese attacker this summer, potentially paving the way for a blockbuster Premier League move.

  3. 'The door is open' - Saliba tipped for Real Madrid transfer

    France legend Marcel Desailly believes William Saliba's rise to becoming the "best defender in the world" at Arsenal makes a future move to Real Madrid inevitable. The former Chelsea star insists "the door is open" for Saliba to join the Spanish giants, and has ranked him above Gunners team-mate Gabriel in terms of overall quality.

Major League Soccer

  1. Trades of the week: The biggest done deals of the summer

    With the transfer window having opened for many of Europe's top leagues, GOAL, in association with eToro, is your go-to resource for all the biggest done deals. Will Manchester City break the £100 million barrier to land Elliot Anderson? Could Michael Olise end up at Real Madrid? Track all the biggest trades right here throughout the summer!

Transfer News

  1. Bayern's stance on Davies' future revealed

    Bayern Munich are reportedly on the verge of confirming the arrival of highly rated left-back Nathaniel Brown in a deal worth approximately €55 million. The move for the German youngster has immediately sparked fresh debate regarding the long-term status of Alphonso Davies at the Allianz Arena.

Women's Soccer

  1. Lionesses star Bronze signs new Chelsea contract

    Lionesses star Lucy Bronze has signed a contract extension at Chelsea which will keep her at the club for a further year. The England defender penned a two-year deal when she arrived in London in 2024, meaning she was set to be a free agent this summer. However, the Blues have now announced that she is staying, as fans await similar news surrounding both Hannah Hampton and Aggie Beever-Jones.

  2. Lionesses starlet Parkinson joins North Carolina Courage in NWSL

    One of England's brightest young talents, Erica Parkinson, has signed for two-time NWSL champions North Carolina Courage in the first big transfer of her career. The 18-year-old became the youngest player to be called up by Sarina Wiegman in her Lionesses tenure earlier this year and is now set to continue her development in one of the best leagues in the women's game.