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Alyssa Naeher of the USA saves a penalty from Steph Houghton of England during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Semi Final match between England and USA at Stade de Lyon on July 02, 2019 in Lyon, France.

‘To miss a penalty to potentially take you to a World Cup final is heartbreaking. There’s always got to be a scapegoat – David Beckham called me the next day’: England legend recalls 'devastating' moment

By Sarah Rendell published

David Beckham called Steph Houghton after the 'devastating' moment in 2019

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Italy players celebrate victory on penalties over France in the 2006 World Cup final.

Major finals decided on penalties

By Ben Hayward published

From World Cups to the Euros and the Champions League, a look at the major men's football finals decided by penalty shootouts...

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Philipp Lahm celebrates with his Germany team-mates after scoring against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup.

Players who scored World Cup opening goals

By Ben Hayward published

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

Ronaldo celebrates Brazil's 2002 World Cup final win over Germany.

Players who scored at three or more World Cups

By Ben Hayward published

A look at the players who scored in three or more editions of football's biggest tournament...

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Jens Lehmann in action for Arsenal against Barcelona in the 2006 Champions League final.

Players sent off in major finals

By Ben Hayward published

From the World Cup to the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores, a look at some of the players sent off in major finals...

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When are the international breaks? England's German Thomas Tuchel arrives to attend the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup European qualifiers at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, on December 13, 2024.

‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw

By Chris Flanagan published

The German boss begins his tenure in charge with some encouraging fixtures, as England aim to triumph in 2026

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When are the international breaks? England's German Thomas Tuchel arrives to attend the draw for the 2026 Fifa World Cup European qualifiers at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, on December 13, 2024.

When are the international breaks this season?

By Mark White last updated

The international breaks are already decided up until the 2026 World Cup

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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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TOPSHOT - Argentina's captain and forward Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport after winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup tournament in Ezeiza, Buenos Aires province, Argentina on December 20, 2022. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup?

By Mark White published

The 2034 World Cup is going to Saudi Arabia, after the Gulf State submitted an uncontested bid for the tournament

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Ever Banega and Mauro Icardi poses with a match ball each after scoring hat-tricks for Inter in a 7-1 win over Atalanta in March 2017.

Two hat-tricks in one match

By Ben Hayward published

It is fairly unusual for two players to score a hat-trick in the same match. Here, a look at some of the times it has happened at the highest level...

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