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'NOT for sale' - Infantino outlines two FIFA reform plans

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has moved to reassert his authority over world football by proposing a sweeping set of governance reforms. In a direct address to the global football community, he insisted that the integrity of the sport remains intact following the collapse of a divisive commercial project.

Palmer & Man Utd duo to WITHDRAW from England camp despite Tuchel warning

Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer is expected to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming international break, dealing a significant blow to Thomas Tuchel’s plans. Despite the German coach recently demanding that the playmaker justify his selection following a controversial World Cup omission, the 24-year-old looks set to prioritise his long-term fitness.

Haiti's World Cup defender Delcroix bags stunning hat-trick for Lugano

Haiti international Hannes Delcroix produced the most clinical performance of his career on Sunday, netting a remarkable quick-fire hat-trick to inspire Lugano to a dominant 4-0 victory over Lausanne. The former Burnley defender was the unlikely hero as the Swiss Super League leaders extended their advantage at the summit of the table.

From friends with Pablo Escobar to prison - The story of goalkeeper Higuita

A genius, a revolutionary, a mad man - Colombia's iconic goalkeeper is all of these things and more

Uefa and Concacaf demand $2.1bn from Fifa reserves!

A major civil war has erupted at the top of world football as Uefa and Concacaf have united to demand that Fifa releases a staggering $2.1 billion from its cash reserves. The two powerful confederations have written directly to president Gianni Infantino, insisting that every one of the 211 member associations receives at least $10m to fund infrastructure and development.

Hewitt demands answers from Infantino over FIFA controversy

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has launched a scathing critique of FIFA's current leadership, demanding full transparency regarding a series of recent scandals. Hewitt, who also serves as a FIFA vice-president, has formally requested that president Gianni Infantino release all internal documents concerning a failed plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights and the mysterious overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Borussia Dortmund	4	4	0	0	9	2	7	12	W W W W
2	Bayern Munich	4	3	1	0	14	2	12	10	W W D W
3	Freiburg	4	3	1	0	12	3	9	10	D W W W
4	Augsburg	4	2	1	1	11	6	5	7	L D W W
5	Bayer Leverkusen	4	2	1	1	10	5	5	7	W D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Borussia Dortmund

W
W
W
W

Bayern Munich

W
W
D
W

Freiburg

D
W
W
W

Augsburg

L
D
W
W

Bayer Leverkusen

W
D
W
L

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.