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Italy vs France: Classic match - Berlin's night of thunder and the fall of Zidane

Relive the explosive 2006 World Cup Final, a match defined by the goals of Materazzi and Zidane, a shocking red card, and Italy's ultimate triumph on penalties.

Between congressional scrutiny and Blatter's attack: Infantino accused in a new crisis in America

A press report said on Thursday that Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has found himself at the centre of a new controversy in the United States of America.

Between Spain's arguments and Morocco's ambition: Hafid Derradji reveals the final word in the 2030 World Cup final file

Algerian commentator Hafid Derradji has waded into the debate surrounding the host country of the 2030 World Cup final, a tournament that will be held in Morocco, Spain and Portugal.

'He is a DICTATOR!' - Blatter launches SCATHING attack on Infantino

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on Gianni Infantino, labelling his successor a "dictator" in a remarkable new interview. The 90-year-old also revealed that UEFA are actively preparing to back a rival candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.

One-cap wonders: England's exclusive club cherished by its members

Only a select few get the opportunity to represent their country, meaning that even a solitary outing at international level should be considered a remarkable achievement

Poland v Argentina: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

'Met by the president personally' - FIFA hit back over Infantino housekeeper

FIFA could lose their tax-exempt status in the United States after a complaint was filed calling for an investigation into claims that someone on their payroll worked privately as Gianni Infantino's housekeeper in Miami. World football's governing body insist their president personally pays for any domestic staff and have accused critics of trying to undermine him.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Dalian Yingbo	30	16	4	10	49	44	5	52	W W W W W
2	Chengdu Rongcheng FC	30	15	7	8	53	38	15	52	L L L L D
3	Beijing Guoan	30	15	10	5	58	36	22	50	W W W W D
4	Shandong Taishan	30	16	5	9	60	49	11	47	W W W D D
5	Shanghai East Asia	30	14	8	8	56	37	19	45	W W W W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Dalian Yingbo

W
W
W
W
W

Chengdu Rongcheng FC

L
L
L
L
D

Beijing Guoan

W
W
W
W
D

Shandong Taishan

W
W
W
D
D

Shanghai East Asia

W
W
W
W
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.