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

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

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 ...

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

Some 40 years after Mexico made the wave famous at the 1986 World Cup, local officials say the country has just set a new ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Peter Shilton recalls his final clean sheet for England at Italia 90, a World Cup record. His career highlights include the ...