169 articles in World Cup
Spain 2026 World Cup victory makes headlines worldwide. The Spanish side beat Argentina 1‑0 after extra‑time to lift the trophy, marking their second World Cup title in history.
West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher knocked Patrick Battiston unconscious in the 1982 World Cup semi-final. No foul was given.
World Cup debutants Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup in Seoul.
Bebeto celebrated his goal against the Netherlands at the 1994 World Cup by rocking an imaginary baby, two days after his son Mattheus was born.
Argentina’s late double in Atlanta shatters England’s final hopes. Why the six‑minute turnaround hurt England.
Co-hosts South Korea beat Italy 2-1 with a golden goal from Ahn Jung-hwan in the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup in Daejeon.
Cameroon beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the opening match of the 1990 World Cup, finishing with nine men after two red cards.
Chile against Italy on 2 June 1962 was so violent that referee Ken Aston called police onto the pitch four times. It became the Battle of Santiago.
Diego Maradona lifted the World Cup at the Azteca on 29 June 1986 after Argentina beat West Germany 3-2, capping a tournament he dominated.
In the July 10, 2026 World Cup quarter‑final, Mikel Merino’s late double sent Spain past Belgium 2-0, kissing the team into the semi‑finals. Get the full recap and what it means for Ugandan fans.
England’s World Cup win could force a tweak to The Open’s final tee‑time. The R&A waits for the semi‑final to decide, fearing a clash at 8pm BST. Find out why the golfing giant is toyed with the kickoff line.
Johan Cruyff produced the Cruyff Turn against Sweden at the 1974 World Cup in Dortmund, leaving defender Jan Olsson facing the wrong way.
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