The players with the most free-kick goals in World Cup history
Free-kicks are an art form in football with technique, power, and placement all required to score set-piece strikes. Across the entire history of the…
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Arsenal defender ruled out of World Cup through injury
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup through injury. Timber missed Arsenal’s final six games of the Premier…
The biggest wins in FIFA World Cup history
The World Cup is the biggest stage in football, so there’s perhaps not much more embarrassing than being thrashed in front of the world. …
Man United signing Ederson to join Brazil’s World Cup squad
Manchester United’s official move to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson could be delayed after his late call-up for the 2026 World Cup. Ederson has been…
Five players we’re gutted are missing the 2026 World Cup
The FIFA World Cup will feature some of the biggest names in the sport, but there are some major stars set to watch on…
Remembering the last five winners of the World Cup Golden Ball
The FIFA World Cup’s Golden Ball is presented to the best player at each tournament, an illustrious accolade earned by some of the game’s…
Remembering the last five winners of the World Cup Golden Boot
The FIFA World Cup is one of sport’s greatest spectacles and each edition sees the planet’s best talents compete to be crowned world champions.…
Tuchel not concerned by lacklustre England performance
Thomas Tuchel has insisted England will get better when the competition improves after a lacklustre performance against New Zealand on Saturday. Harry Kane scored…
Panama: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Panama arrive at their second FIFA World Cup this summer, eight years after a chastening debut at Russia 2018. Los Canaleros finished bottom of…
Bellingham admits England tactics ‘difficult’ to pull off at World Cup
Jude Bellingham has admitted that it is not easy to play the style of football England want to in the intense heat of the…
Ghana: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Carlos Queiroz takes Ghana to a fifth FIFA World Cup this summer in his fifth straight finals as a manager. The 73-year-old Portuguese coach…
Every Premier League player at the FIFA World Cup 2026
The Premier League will be heavily represented at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when it kicks off on 11th June. 162 players from last…
Croatia: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Luka Modric’s fifth FIFA World Cup awaits Croatia this summer, a 40-year-old captain still driving the Vatreni’s golden era. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner…
Portugal: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Cristiano Ronaldo will captain Portugal at a record sixth World Cup, the milestone he shares with longtime rival Lionel Messi. The 41-year-old arrives at…
Uzbekistan: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Fabio Cannavaro leads Uzbekistan on their historic FIFA World Cup debut this summer. The 2006 World Cup winner and Ballon d’Or holder took charge…
Colombia: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
Colombia return to the FIFA World Cup this summer after missing the Qatar 2022 finals. James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz lead Néstor Lorenzo’s renewed…
DR Congo: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule
DR Congo return to the FIFA World Cup this summer, ending a 52-year absence since their 1974 appearance as Zaire. Axel Tuanzebe’s 100th-minute winner…
Tuchel reveals ‘honest’ talks with Toney about England role
Thomas Tuchel has revealed he has had “one or two honest conversations” with Ivan Toney about his role in the England squad ahead of…