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Norway v England: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get England vs Argentina OR Switzerland World Cup tickets?

England take on Argentina OR Switzerland in the World Cup semifinal. Here’s how you can secure your tickets

Just leave it to Jude! Bellingham sends Haaland & Co. home

Jude Bellingham was once again England's hero as the midfielder scored both goals to secure a 2-1 win over Norway in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final. The Three Lions fell behind in the first half, but Bellingham equalised shortly before half-time before netting the winner early in extra-time to set up a semi-final against either Argentina or Switzerland.

Can Canada turn World Cup momentum into lasting growth?

Canada’s historic home World Cup raised expectations and captured the country. Now the CPL, Whitecaps and player pathways must ensure it was more than a month-long party.

Brazil v Norway: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Norway vs England World Cup tickets?

Norway take on England in a World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami. Here’s how you can secure tickets

From free agent to World Cup hero: Eloy Room’s remarkable rise

The goalkeeper was facing retirement as recently as December last year, but he has become a USL Championship hero after breaking the World Cup save record.

Tuchel 'surprised' by Haaland's England comments

Thomas Tuchel has admitted his surprise at Erling Haaland’s prematch comments ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. The German manager insisted his squad can handle the mounting expectation after the striker attempted to deflect all the pressure onto the Three Lions by publicly downplaying his team's chances.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	AC Milan		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Atalanta		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Bologna		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Cagliari		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Como		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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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.