World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #22: James Rodríguez vs Uruguay
James Rodriguez's chest-control-and-volley vs Uruguay won the Puskas Award. Colombia's golden boy lit up Brazil 2014 at #22.
9 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #23: Maxi Rodríguez vs Mexico
Maxi Rodriguez's chest-and-volley vs Mexico in extra time was the best goal of Germany 2006. A left-foot masterpiece at #23.
8 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupZohran Mamdani predicts World Cup winner – ‘Let’s go with the heart’
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani throws his hand in the World Cup bracket, backing an African side on gut feeling.
8 Jun 2026, 07:31·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #24: Roger Milla vs Colombia
Roger Milla robbed Higuita and danced at the corner flag. At 38, Cameroon's legend changed African football history at Italia 1990.
7 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupUS lose to Germany 2-1 in World Cup friendly – what Ugandan fans should know
US men fall 2-1 to Germany in their final World Cup warm‑up at Chicago's Soldier Field.
7 Jun 2026, 07:26·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Goals #25: Eder vs Scotland
Eder's 30-yard curling thunderbolt left Scotland's keeper frozen at Spain 1982. Pure Brazilian art from the team that never won it.
6 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupWorld Cup Goals #26: Archie Gemmill vs Netherlands
Archie Gemmill's solo dribble and chip vs Netherlands at Argentina 1978 is Scotland's greatest ever goal. A Trainspotting icon at #26.
5 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #27: Manuel Negrete vs Bulgaria
Manuel Negrete's scissors kick vs Bulgaria at Mexico 1986 was voted the best WC goal ever by FIFA fans. Mexico's gem at #27.
4 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #28: Saeed Al-Owairan vs Belgium
Saeed Al-Owairan's 70-yard solo run destroyed Belgium at USA 1994. The greatest Asian World Cup goal ever takes #28 in our countdown.
3 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #29: Tim Cahill vs Netherlands
Tim Cahill smashed a jaw-dropping volley vs Netherlands at Brazil 2014. Australia's warrior produced a strike for the ages at #29.
2 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupVIDEOWorld Cup Goals #30: Robin van Persie vs Spain
Robin van Persie's flying header over Casillas destroyed Spain 5-1 at Brazil 2014. The Flying Dutchman opens our countdown at #30.
1 Jun 2026, 08:00·2 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
World CupGoalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at 2026 World Cup
FIFA says goalkeepers can no longer call tactical time‑outs at the 2026 World Cup.
1 Jun 2026, 07:50·3 min read·by ChampionSport Editorial Team
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