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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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Will Donald Trump hand the 2026 World Cup winner the trophy?

By Ryan Dabbs published

Donald Trump is the new president of the United States - so what does that mean for the 2026 World Cup final?

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Ademola Lookman celebrates with the match ball after his hat-trick for Atalanta in the Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen in May 2024.

Players who scored hat-tricks in major finals

By Ben Hayward published

From the World Cup to the European Cup, a look at the players from the men's game who scored hat-tricks in major finals...

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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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Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is leaving the Blues after one season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Mauricio Pochettino faces early pressure following USMNT defeat

By James Ridge published

Mauricio Pochettino took on the first international job of his career over the summer

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Anthony Barry during his spell at Bayern Munich

Who is Anthony Barry?

By James Ridge published

Anthony Barry is set to join Thomas Tuchel's coaching staff for the England men's national team

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FourFourTwo Issue 371

30th anniversary special! Gazza, Cantona, Roberto Carlos, Cloughie, Maradona and more PLUS El Tel tribute and our greatest covers ever!

By Gregg Davies published

NEW ISSUE Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device now!

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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...

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Andres Iniesta of Spain celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final against the Netherlands

Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta calls time on incredible 22-year career

By Isaac Stacey Stronge published

Andres Iniesta has hung up his boots at 40 years old after lifting just about every trophy available to him

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