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GOAL US writers discuss the CWC heading into the quarterfinals and which players have made the difference - plus some predictions

A favorable opponent and fine run of form hands U.S. an opportunity to compete for a trophy that once seemed out reach

All summer long, GOAL will be handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world...

All summer long, GOAL is handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the women's game

Pia Sundhage has put immense trust in the 18-year-old as the home nation aim to go beyond the group stage for the first time

The Chelsea shot-stopper will make her major tournament debut on Saturday against France, having risen to the fore and won Sarina Wiegman's trust

After her devastating injury on the eve of Euro 2022, the Barcelona superstar comes into this summer as perhaps the best player in the world right now

The Nigeria international was expected to join 'Real Madrid, PSG or some Premier League team', but he's once again stuck in limbo

Mauricio Pochettino has preached about culture and a team willing to fight - and a scrap vs Costa Rica showed results

With none of the three MLS teams making an impact at the CWC, what can the league do to improve global competitiveness?

Xabi Alonso's side clinched a spot in the last eight with a narrow victory over the Italian giants.

The U.S. are two wins away from something they have done seven times, but not since 2021 - lift the Gold Cup

GOAL looks at the biggest keys as the USWNT take on Canada, with Hayes expected to fortify lineup in third friendly of the week

The Cityzens are heading home from the tournament far earlier than expected after paying a heavy price for their wasted chances against Al-Hilal

After reaching the final of this tournament in 2013, the Scandinavian nation have endured over a decade of underperformance on the biggest stage

With their summer spending set to exceed £200m, Chelsea are getting some smart business done before tackling a gruelling 2025-26 season

There was arguably no more impressive shot-stopper on the continent in 2024-25 than the 21-year-old, who had an award-winning season in Serie A

Not since the European Championship in 2022 - where Alessia Russo, Ella Toone and Kelly shone - has the team had a consistently impactful bench

It's been a difficult year for the Juventus winger but, after lots of doubt, she will play at a home major tournament this summer

The Young Lions reinvented themselves at this summer's tournament, and Carsley has shown himself a qualified and capable coach at international level

The Saudi Pro League side provided the upset of the tournament to bounce one of the competition's favorites in the Round of 16

Reyna was front and center in Dortmund’s CWC marketing campaign, but his on-field role remains limited - casting doubt on his future

GOAL US writers debate USMNT's victory over Costa Rica, chances in semifinals and where Canada go next

Who's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer

The Spain Under-21 international is being heavily linked with a summer switch to the Emirates Stadium after a meteoric rise at the Mestalla

The Argentine relishes intimidating his opponents, and his imposing character would restore a winning mentality at Old Trafford

Miami were never likely to win, and their Club World Cup exit emphasized where MLS sits relative to world football

The Germany international's huge potential looks destined to go unfulfilled after he completed a shock cut-price move to FC Copenhagen

Sarina Wiegman's side beat Germany in the final to win their first major tournament three years ago, but they are not the favourites for 2025