World Cup news

The word Pele is being added to the Portuguese dictionary as something that is “incomparable, unique” and an example of “the best”.

Twitch star Castro is bullish on the United States men's national team's chances at the 2026 World Cup

Pep Guardiola has become synonymous with the idea over the last decade, but what is the story behind the tactical phenomenon?

Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi has finally confirmed what he said to provoke Zinedine Zidane into headbutting him at the 2006 World Cup final.

Steph Houghton’s England career may be over after earning 121 caps, with her chances of making the Lionesses’ World Cup squad “not that high”.

Gareth Southgate, Jose Mourinho, Rio Ferdinand and Zinedine Zidane are reportedly set to become members of a new UEFA advisory board.

Gareth Southgate has been advised to “backtrack” on his Folarin Balogun comments, with Eric Wynalda saying the striker is “leaning to the USA”.

Emi Martinez “completed football” by winning the World Cup with Argentina, but the Aston Villa star is now hungrier than ever for club success.

Spain national football team's goalscoring chart consists of some of the greatest superstars in history.

Footage has emerged showing Lionel Messi’s full spat with Wout Weghorst at the end of Argentina’s World Cup quarter-final win over the Netherlands.

James Maddison opened up on his 2022 World Cup injury woes after winning his first cap for England in three years against Ukraine.

Emile Smith Rowe has added his voice to the international allegiance debate raging around Arsenal team-mate Folarin Balogun.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been overlooked in the latest Brazil squad, with Manchester City rival Ederson left “surprised” by that decision.

Antoine Griezmann is reportedly mulling over his international future with France after seeing captaincy duty passed to Kylian Mbappe.

Going out in public when you are Lionel Messi can be a tricky business, with the Argentine mobbed by fans during a restaurant visit in Buenos Aires.

Los Angeles believed it would host the 2026 World Cup final, but the layout of SoFi Stadium reportedly puts that ambition in jeopardy.

Eden Hazard admits he “didn’t like” playing for Belgium at the 2022 World Cup as he felt undeserving of a role amid ongoing struggles at Real Madrid.