World Cup history — Streaks and attacking records
Days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, a collection of the most prominent historical records that have stood for decades in the archives of the FIFA returns to…
FIFA water ban sparks fan backlash ahead of 2026 World Cup
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums. The latest restriction introduced by FIFA has sparked criticism and concerns about temperatures…
The biggest scorelines in World Cup history
Most football matches are decided by small margins, but others are not. In fact, matches in the World Cup often feature remarkable scorelines not seen elsewhere. In such games, defensive…
The 2026 World Cup will test Pelé’s youngest-scorer record
For nearly seven decades, Pele has topped one of the most distinguished rosters in World Cup history. When the Brazilian legend scored against Wales at the 1958 World Cup, he…
The biggest international stars missing from the 2026 World Cup
Although the 2026 World Cup will go down in history as the biggest edition ever, featuring 48 teams and co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament’s expanded…
Manchester City leads the world… List of the most represented clubs at the 2026 World Cup
With the final squads for the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, the competition is no longer limited to national teams alone, but has also extended to the clubs that have…
Algeria at the 2026 World Cup: Restoring prestige and chasing the 2014 feat
Algeria — After years of ups and downs, marked by both successes and failures, the Algerian national team returns to the 2026 World Cup with a twofold ambition: to restore…
2026 World Cup final squad lists announced
FIFA has announced the final squads for the 2026 World Cup, with a week left before the tournament kicks off on 11 June. It’s confirmed that 1,248 players representing 48…
Qatar chases redemption at the World Cup
Four years after Qatar became the first Arab country to host the World Cup, they return to football’s biggest stage with unfinished business. As hosts in 2022, Qatar’s national team…
Saudi must overcome challenges of the past at the 2026 World Cup
When the Saudi national team takes to the pitch at the 2026 World Cup, they will carry a weighty legacy of both glory and anticipation. In the same country that…