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FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Lionel Messi to play in the next three World Cups
By Ben Hayward published
Lionel Messi said that the Qatar World Cup would be his last, but has been urged to keep on playing by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The best World Cup players ever
By Tom Hancock published
Which players have shone brightest on football's ultimate stage, the World Cup?

Quiz! Can you name every country Diego Maradona played against at a World Cup?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! The Argentine great featured in four editions of the tournament – but can you recall the teams he played against?

When David Beckham was the most hated man in England – and had the greatest season of his life
By Chris Flanagan last updated
BECKHAM On June 30, 1998, one petulant flick of a right foot changed David Beckham's life. His red card against Argentina sparked outrage across England. Well, everywhere but Old Trafford…

World Cup 2030: Hosting tournament in six countries is 'absurd' – ex-FIFA chief Blatter
By Ben Hayward published
The 87-year-old has criticised the decision to play the competition in multiple nations, saying it should have been in South America

2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia 'basically a done deal' amid 2030 host controversy
By Tom Hancock published
Saudi Arabia is expected to win 2034 World Cup hosting rights with ease, despite a potential rival bid from Oceania

FIFA announce World Cup 2030 will be played in SIX different countries across three continents
By Ryan Dabbs published
World Cup 2030 will be played all across the globe in a format never seen before

Quiz! Can you name every country to compete at a FIFA World Cup?
By Mark White published
Quiz! We're looking for all 80+ nations to have made the greatest show on Earth since the first edition way back in 1930

England Women's World Cup 2023 fixtures and results: Full dates and schedule for the Lionesses in Australia and New Zealand
By Ryan Dabbs published
England Women's World Cup 2022 fixtures have been announced, and Sarina Wiegman's side now know who they need to beat to make it out of the group stages
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