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‘Our World Cup final loss didn’t sink in for decades – that was the opportunity of a lifetime’ Italy goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca on losing the 1994 World Cup final
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Italian stopper was unable to prevent the Azzurri’s penalty shootout defeat in the 1994 World Cup final

The Big Kylian Mbappe Football Quiz: Can you get 10 correct answers?
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! France's all-time top goalscorer has had quite the career - but how much do you know about the Real Madrid superstar?

'An unknown number called, asking to meet at the hotel opposite my home. I thought, “How does he know where I live? How did he get my number?”’ Guus Hiddink recalls how he landed the South Korea job
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE The Dutchman led South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

How to watch World Cup 2026: FREE live streams, groups, next matches
By Andrew Murray Last updated
Here's how to watch the World Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world, including for FREE, as the world's best 48 teams descend on the US, Canada and Mexico.

‘I went into Brazil’s dressing room before the 1998 World Cup final to check Ronaldo was OK after his convulsions – I told him, “Don’t leave me out there playing alone”’ Youri Djorkaeff recalls the troubled build-up to the France vs Brazil final
By Joe Mewis Published
EXCLUSIVE Brazilian great Ronaldo fell ill during the run up to the 1998 World Cup final against France

'England's right-hand side is exposed and it's left Thomas Tuchel looking bonkers. Mexico will be a huge test in the altitude' Clinton Morrison on the Three Lions' World Cup hopes in his Top Top Column
By Clinton Morrison Published
Clinton Morrison reflects on England's edgy 2-1 win over DR Congo, gives his tip for a future Ballon d’Or winner and assesses the latest comings and goings in the Premier League

Who is Julian Quinones? The Mexico star lighting up the World Cup with England in his sights
By Steven Chicken Published
The Mexico forward has announced himself to the world with three goals already at this World Cup

What is the United States Semiquincentennial and why is 4th July such a big deal in America?
By Steven Chicken Published
Saturday's World Cup fixtures will mark a big anniversary in the history of the United States
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