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

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

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

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

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

Jonathan O’Brien’s three-volume series culminates with the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted by Qatar. The 2026 World Cup begins on ...

Estadio Azteca will make FIFA World Cup history on June 11, 2026, becoming the first stadium to host three tournament opening matches ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams for the first time in history, taking place across the United States, Mexico, ...

Because Maradona did not seem to run that day. He appeared to float. Later calculations showed that the entire move lasted ...

Winning a World Cup is impressive; securing the right to host one may be even more so. Netflix’s new film Mexico 86 (El Mundial de México) isn’t about goals, legendary players, or Diego Maradona’s ...

For soccer devotees from Oaxaca, Peru, England, Hawaii and Sonoma County, the World Cup is more than a tournament. As the ...

The jersey worn by Brazil great Pelé during the 1958 World Cup final will be auctioned off during the upcoming tournament, ...