The FIFA World Cup is considered the ultimate achievement for every football player across the globe, and one reason for that is the large gap between competitions.

The Dutch defence is stronger than ever, leaving Ronald Koeman spoilt for choice, with stars like Matthijs de Ligt fighting for a place in the squad.

The inaugural edition of the FIFA-organised Arab Cup, held in Qatar in 2021, proved such a success (along with the 2022 World Cup that they also hosted), that the country will be staging the 2025 ...

NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau has expressed full confidence that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) has clarified ticket arrangements for Iraqi fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, scheduled at ...

The two nations secured places after soccer’s governing body in Asia — a recipient of lavish funding from the two Persian Gulf states — changed qualification rules.

Cape Verde, the archipelagic state in the Atlantic Ocean, off the western coast of Africa, recently became the second-smallest nation, by population, to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Just how did it ...

With defending champion Magnus Carlsen among other absent, here are the top foreign players to watch at FIDE Chess World Cup 2025.

At U-17 level, margins are often shaped by development pathways, not just talent. Europe and South America have built stronger pipelines, and Nigeria is racing to close that gap ...

GOAL brings you everything you need to know to secure your ticket to the F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025. Including prices, schedule and more.

Why Qatar and Saudi Arabia's World Cup qualification caused a furore. Plus: a referees' betting scandal and a rift at Real ...

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle recalls Nantes defender Chidozie Awaziem to Nigeria’s squad ahead of their 2026 World Cup ...