FIFA World Cup 2026
It is impossible to say for certain that Argentina are the strongest national team in the world, but they are certainly the most superstitious
From the way they step onto the pitch for warm-up to the tradition of asado in camp: the rituals that have helped Argentina forge such a close-knit group.
The World Cup final will be played in a spectacular stadium, but nobody likes the pitch
Players and coaches who have experienced the MetLife Stadium pitch say the surface is too hard and almost feels artificial.
Winning the World Cup is the greatest achievement: an interview with Mazinho
The former Brazil midfielder looks back on the 1994 triumph: the final win over Italy, the iconic photo with Bebeto and Romário, and a Seleção that combined balance with attacking quality.
Why is the World Cup third-place play-off still being played when virtually nobody wants it?
The reasons are largely financial, but the national teams involved are not particularly concerned.
Argentina deservedly beat England, but Thomas Tuchel lost the semi-final
Trying to sit deep against a team that thrives on competitive intensity ultimately proved the wrong approach.
Whatever Argentina do, on and above all off the pitch, is geared towards putting Lionel Messi in the best possible position
And Leo has done and continues to do everything he can to carry the Selección to another World Cup title.
Two years ago Djed Spence was on loan at Genoa. Now he has become a cult figure in England
The Tottenham full-back is the first Muslim player to feature for the Three Lions at a World Cup, but above all he is a reliable backup option on either flank.
Spain beat France with the strength of the collective and the clarity of an idea — now they are the World Cup favourites
De la Fuente’s side managed to neutralise the boundless talent of Les Bleus with a game plan built around their identity.
Folarin Balogun becomes the first footballer to join Klutch Sports, LeBron James’ agency
The USMNT forward joins a roster packed with American stars, all drawn from other sports.
Winning the World Cup is pure beauty: Bixente Lizarazu on what it feels like to win football’s greatest prize
The former France full-back, a 1998 World Cup winner, recalls what it feels like to lift the most coveted trophy in football.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy claims France have no French players, apparently unaware that almost all of Deschamps’ squad were born there
There is another thing the former Spanish prime minister appears not to realise: Spain’s national team also has similar cases to those of Les Bleus.
Lamine Yamal is already a star with huge commercial appeal, and some experts believe he has the potential to reach Messi’s level
With the timing of his rise and a natural swagger, millions of fans already see football’s next great star in him.