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World Cup 2026 UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL: Robert Pires draws England during the FIFA World Cup 2026: European Qualifier Draw at the Home of FIFA on December 13, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland.

World Cup 2026: The UEFA qualifying groups IN FULL

By Mark White published

The UEFA qualifying groups for World Cup 2026 are here, as home nations look to book places at the 48-team tournament

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The 100 best individual performances in football ever

RANKED! The 100 best individual performances in football EVER

By Ryan Dabbs published

RANKED! From the miracle of Istanbul to the Matthews final, what's the greatest display a footballer has ever given?

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Lionel Messi reacts after missing a penalty for Argentina against Chile in the 2016 Copa America Centenario final.

Players who missed penalties in major final shootouts

By Ben Hayward published

From the World Cup to the Champions League, a look at the men's players who missed penalties in major final shootouts...

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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo greets Spain skipper Iker Casillas ahead of their teams' semi-final clash at Euro 2012.

European Championship-winning captains

By Ben Hayward published

From the inaugural tournament in 1960 to the present day, a look at the captains who led their nations to European Championship glory...

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Argentina and West Germany captains Diego Maradona and Lothar Matthaus during the coin toss ahead of the 1990 World Cup final.

World Cup-winning captains

By Ben Hayward published

A look at the players who led their nations to World Cup glory in the men's game...

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DALLAS, TX - JULY 9: Brazilian forward Romario jubilates after scoring a goal against the Netherlands 09 July 1994 in Dallas during their World Cup quarterfinal soccer match. Brazil won 3-2 to advance to the semifinals. (Photo credit should read BOB DAEMMRICH/AFP via Getty Images)

Quiz! Can you name the 1994 World Cup stars?

By Callum Rice-Coates published

Over 30 years on from the 1994 World Cup in USA, can you name some of the tournament's standout players?

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Mario Gotze celebrates with his Germany team-mates after their World Cup final win over Argentina in 2014.

National teams that went unbeaten in a World Cup

By Ben Hayward published

From undefeated champions to unlucky group stage exits and sides that lost only on penalties, a look at the teams that went unbeaten at a men's World Cup...

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Lionel Messi celebrates with the World Cup trophy after Argentina's win on penalties over France in the 2022 World Cup final at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

Stadiums that hosted World Cup finals

By Ben Hayward published

From Uruguay 1930 to Qatar 2022, a look at the stadiums that hosted the World Cup final in men's football...

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Italy forward Roberto Baggio stares at the ground in dejection after his missed penalty in the 1994 World Cup final as Brazil players celebrate the title.

Players who missed penalties at the World Cup

By Ben Hayward published

In normal time or in a shootout, a look at the players who famously missed penalties at the men's World Cup...

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An Italian football iconic could once again grace the pitch

Italian legend eyes shock return to Serie A football aged 48

By Matthew Holt published

News has emerged that an Italian icon could make his dramatic return to professional football

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