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As football fans eagerly anticipate another FIFA World Cup, it is only fitting to look back at the tournament that captivated billions of people across the world

Vinícius Júnior scored a stunning equaliser on his 50th cap as Brazil fought back to salvage a 1-1 World Cup draw against Morocco, preserving a 92-year record.

Daichi Kamada scored a late 88th-minute header as giant-killers Japan fought back twice to secure a dramatic 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands.

Historical Moment It was the third biggest victory for ‘Die Mannschaft’, equalling the memorable 7-1 semi-final defeat of the ‘Selecao’ of Brazil at the…

Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States thrashed Paraguay 4-1 in a historic World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium. Read the full match report.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored with his first touch as co-hosts Canada secured their first-ever World Cup point with a historic 1-1 draw against Bosnia.

In-Beom Hwang scored and assisted as South Korea produced a brilliant 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in their opening Group A match of the 2026 World Cup.

Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca in a historic World Cup opener defined by a record-breaking three red cards. Read the full match report.

Cristiano Ronaldo started as Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match, with Francisco Conceição netting the second-half winner

For years, Paris Saint-Germain’s clear ambition was to win the UEFA Champions League, but despite spending billions on stars, the dream remained elusive.