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Argentina v Cabo Verde: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Cape Verde won!' - Portugal star says Argentina result doesn't matter

Portugal defender Nelson Semedo has joined the global chorus of praise for Cape Verde following their dramatic World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina. Despite a heart-wrenching 3-2 defeat in extra time, the ex-Wolves full-back insists the island nation secured a moral victory that transcends the final scoreline.

Jordan v Argentina: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Scaloni criticises World Cup schedule after Argentina's gruelling win

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has hit out at the 2026 World Cup scheduling after his side were forced into a punishing extra-time battle against Cape Verde. The Albiceleste boss expressed his frustration at the decreasing recovery time between fixtures as the tournament enters its most critical phase.

'Magical!' Cape Verde have Henry in awe and leave Ibrahimovic 'almost in tears'

Cape Verde may have exited the World Cup following a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina, but the tiny African nation has left a permanent mark on the global stage. Despite the loss, their performance against the reigning world champions in Miami drew unprecedented praise from some of football's biggest legends like Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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Germany v Curacao: Group E - FIFA World Cup 2026

Klopp 'the best solution' for Germany, says Matthaus

Lothar Matthaus has endorsed Jurgen Klopp as the ideal candidate to lead a new era for the German national team following Julian Nagelsmann's departure. The legendary former captain believes the German Football Association (DFB) must embrace radical change to avoid repeating the mistakes that led to their recent tournament failures.

Talking Tactics: Pepi or Wright - who will replace Balogun?

Replacing Folarin Balogun is not just about finding goals. It's about finding the right tactical fit for a USMNT attack built on runs, pressure, and chaos.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	아스널	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	바이에른 뮌헨	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	리버풀	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	토트넘 홋스퍼	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	바르셀로나	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

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아스널

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W
W
W
W

바이에른 뮌헨

W
W
W
L
W

리버풀

W
W
W
L
W

토트넘 홋스퍼

W
W
W
L
W

바르셀로나

W
W
W
L
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most World Cup titles?

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.

How many teams are in the World Cup?

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.

Who has made the most World Cup appearances ever?

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

Who is the all-time World Cup topscorer?

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.

Who is the oldest World Cup player and how old was he?

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.

Who is the youngest World Cup player and how old was he?

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.

Which famous footballers have featured at the 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.

Which famous managers have led teams at the World Cup?

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.