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World Cup

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Official: Scotland appoint Pocognoli as new head coach

Scotland have officially confirmed the appointment of Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The former Monaco manager replaces Steve Clarke, who departed following a disappointing group-stage elimination at the recent World Cup. Pocognoli now faces the immediate task of preparing the national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

DFB Press Conference

Klopp begins Germany tenure

Jurgen Klopp has officially clocked in for his first day at the office as Germany’s new head coach, bringing an end to the transition period following his appointment. The former Liverpool manager visited the DFB headquarters in Frankfurt to outline his immediate priorities and long-term vision for the national team.

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Messi misses THIRD straight penalty as Miami thrashed

Lionel Messi’s return to the Inter Miami starting lineup turned into a nightmare as the Argentine icon missed his third consecutive penalty in a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC. The Herons were systematically dismantled at Geodis Park, failing to reclaim the top spot in the Eastern Conference on a night where nothing went right for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

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Pocognoli set for Scotland job

The Scottish FA is closing in on a new head coach to lead the national team into a fresh era following the departure of Steve Clarke. Former West Bromwich Albion defender Sebastien Pocognoli has emerged as the leading candidate to take the reins at Hampden Park.

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Overtake King Kenny! Robertson deserves ‘remarkable achievement’

Andy Robertson is fully deserving of the “remarkable achievement” that sees him poised to overtake Kenny Dalglish as the most-capped Scotland international of all-time, Colin Hendry has told GOAL. The former Liverpool defender, who is now on the books at Tottenham, is five appearances away from matching a fellow countryman that remains a legend at Anfield.

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Standings

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1Deportivo Alaves crestDeportivo Alaves11003033
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2Espanyol crestEspanyol11003033
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3Sevilla crestSevilla11002113
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4Racing Santander crestRacing Santander10102201
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5Villarreal crestVillarreal10102201
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Frequently asked questions

Brazil have won the World Cup five times, more than any other country. They first lifted the trophy in 1958, before successfully defending their title four years later. They then made it three in 1970, while also emerging victorious in 1994 and 2002 to show what they're made of.

The most recent edition of the World Cup, which took place in Qatar in 2022, featured 32 teams. However, from the upcoming edition in 2026, as many as 48 teams will be contesting for the ultimate prize in international football. The number of teams that will be featuring has almost quadrupled since the inaugural edition in 1930, which hosted 13 teams.

Lionel Messi holds the record of making the most appearances in World Cups, having represented Argentina 26 times across five editions.

Germany's Miroslav Klose tops the all-time goalscoring charts in World Cups, having scored an incredible 16 goals in 24 games across four consecutive editions from 2002 to 2014.

Egyptian legend Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to have ever featured in a World Cup game. The goalkeeper was 45 years and 161 days old when he participated in Egypt's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup.

Former Manchester United man Norman Whiteside is the youngest player ever to play a World Cup game. The midfielder was just 17 years and 41 days old when he featured for Northern Ireland in a game against Yugoslavia at the 1982 World Cup.

Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Gerd Muller, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldo, Romario, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, David Villa, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo among others are some of the biggest legends in footballing history who have graced the pitch during World Cups.

The likes of Didier Deschamps, Franz Beckenbauer, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Vicente del Bosque, Vittorio Pozzo, Louis van Gaal, Sven-Goran Eriksson, and Ivica Osim are some of the most accomplished individuals to have managed at the World Cup finals.