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European nations with most World Cup appearances
By Ben Hayward published
As UEFA World Cup qualifying gets underway again, a look at the European nations with the most appearances in football's biggest tournament...

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...

Hat-trick scorers who ended up on the losing side
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the footballers from the men's game who hit hat-tricks but still ended up on the losing side...

Ranked! The best 10 Players of Mexico '86
Posted last updated
World Cup 1986 World Cup 86 was characterised by prolific goalscorers, creative genius, and guile aplenty. There was a handy Argentine fellow, too. Diego something or other…

Why World Cup 1990 was the tournament of the great goalkeeper
By Nick Moore last updated
World Cup 1990 Illgner, Goycochea, Conejo, Shilton: the home of defensive football became the perfect stage for the globe's top shot-stoppers
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