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'It's my fault' - Buffon admits role in Zidane's red card in World Cup final

Italy icon Gianluigi Buffon has opened up on the most infamous moment in World Cup history, jokingly claiming responsibility for Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness in the 2006 final. The legendary goalkeeper believes his own heroics between the sticks pushed the French icon over the edge before his shocking headbutt on Marco Materazzi.

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'Delivery' meals gave him away... French courts are pursuing Samir Nasri

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France's goalkeeper Hugo Lloris holds the trophy as he celebrates with teammates during the trophy ceremony at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup

How to buy France World Cup 2026 tickets

Here’s how you can secure seats to see Mbappe and Co. in World Cup action

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Ekitike receives encouraging words from Deschamps after WC dream dashed

France national team head coach Didier Deschamps has sent a powerful message to Hugo Ekitike following the announcement of his serious injury. The Liverpool forward, who was enjoying a stellar season in the Premier League, has seen his 2026 World Cup dreams shattered after going down in the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

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Carragher predicts Morocco will defeat Brazil but ultimately exit the World Cup at the hands of this side

A Liverpool legend regards Morocco as a new global footballing force.

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a world-class manager

France’s outgoing national team manager, Didier Deschamps, is in the running to become the next head coach of Spanish giants Real Madrid.

National team boss emerges as surprise Real Madrid candidate

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational move for France national team manager Didier Deschamps as they look to restore their dominance in Spain and Europe. The World Cup winner is expected to leave his post with Les Bleus after the 2026 World Cup, and the Bernabeu board have identified him as a top target.

'Real Madrid eye star signing from the Champions League quarter-finals'

'Man with 215 appearances for Real Madrid could be heading to the Premier League'

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Deschamps: Managing Mbappe, Dembele & Olise is easy

France head coach Didier Deschamps has dismissed the idea that managing a squad filled with global superstars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele is a difficult task. Speaking at a special conference, the World Cup winner explained that the elite mentalities of his leading men actually make his job significantly smoother.

A French disgrace… 24 red cards in a single match!

The gendarmerie intervened

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Between Morocco and France... Bouadi's decision with 'Zidane's hand'

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On the brink... Medical report raises concerns about former Real Madrid star

His condition has been described as "serious"

The deal is done... Zidane fulfils his dream after years of waiting

Zizo turned down all offers for the sake of a single position

Video: Iraqi Prime Minister warns against Halland and Senegal

How Kylian Mbappé followed in Pelé’s footsteps twice during the 2018 World Cup

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Video.. Lakjaâ, laughing: Morocco will compete with France for the top spot in the FIFA rankings

The Moroccan official raises the ambitions of the Atlas Lions ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

European national team... 'Opta' predicts the 2026 World Cup winner

Opta's computer prediction shocks Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappé

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Mbappé: I’ve never met a Moroccan like Hakimi… and he couldn’t understand me when we first met

Mbappé recounted the details of their first meeting

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Mbappe admits he nearly retired from France duty due to racist abuse

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has lifted the veil on one of the darkest moments of his international career, revealing the depth of his distress following Euro 2020. The World Cup winner admitted he nearly retired from France duty due to a barrage of racist abuse.

Mbappé explains why he prefers Cameroon to Algeria

The Merengue star reveals which national team he will play for outside France

They called me a monkey and I felt like a dead man… Mbappé looks back on a dark moment and shares his World Cup memories with Hakimi

The French star talks to journalists about the boxing match

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Ex-France boss says England not 'serious' WC contenders & have 'loser' image

Ex-France manager Raymond Domenech has suggested that England are not "serious" contenders to win the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel's side have widely been billed as one of the favourites for glory at the tournament in North America, but Domenech does not believe the Three Lions will shake their "loser" image.

World Cup 2026 winner odds: Favourites & predictions

According to the World Cup 2026 winner odds, Spain are the current favourites. We explore all of the main contenders for what will be one of the biggest betting events in the world.

ICONS: How teenage Mbappe twice emulated Pele in 2018

Kylian Mbappe was only 19 when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world - breaking French records and matching feats last seen in Pele’s era, all while powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. For the latest edition of Icons, GOAL's podcast and feature series that revisits the last 10 World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life, we look back on how Mbappe ran the show in Russia for France...

WC26 Power Rankings: France flex as England & U.S. falter

There really is nothing like the World Cup. Even just qualifying generates a level of nationwide excitement that the club game simply cannot match, which is why we witnessed truly joyous scenes all across the globe during the March international break, as the final six qualifiers were confirmed for this summer's festival of football in North America.

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.

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