Hello and welcome to our coverage of England’s World Cup 1986 quarter-final with Argentina. The day is Sunday June 22, 1986, ...

During this year’s World Cup, three outcomes are guaranteed. First, fans of one country will experience nirvana, while those ...

Every World Cup guarantees thrilling games, brilliant goals and the presence of the best players on the planet. But also, ...

The Newcastle United striker starred 40 years ago - plus every Toon player who has earned a World Cup finals call-up ...

The South Africans head into their first World Cup appearance in 16 years with the public’s attention more on the national ...

Size isn’t everything on the soccer pitch. While taller players often dominate headlines, the game’s history is packed with ...

While the 48-year-old would have been none the wiser that Lionel Messi was just weeks - if not days - away from almost single ...

Matches are treated as national events that reshape daily life, BBC Brasil reporter Iara Diniz explains. The country's ...

The 42 speaks to some of the fans from around the globe who are in football’s most coveted circle.

With just days to go until the World Cup, you're probably hearing a lot more football chat than usual. But if you're not a ...

Czech Republic meets Mexico at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City’s Azteca stadium, a venue shaped by football history.

Throughout World Cup history, referees have frequently found themselves under the microscope for high-profile blunders on the ...