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After 32 years and just one point, Mexico's national soccer team finally won its first World Cup match in 1962, thanks to an innovative coach who changed everything. The victory launched a transformation that would turn El Tri into consistent World Cup contenders.
Mexico just honored soccer legend Pelé with a towering 31-foot statue outside the very stadium where he made World Cup history. The monument celebrates his 1970 championship run and welcomes fans arriving for the 2026 tournament.
India's under-17 women's football team is 90 minutes away from becoming the first Indian squad to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup on merit. The Young Tigresses face host nation China on Monday with a chance to reach Morocco 2026.
Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora could become his country's youngest ever World Cup player at just 17 years old. Fresh off injury recovery, the teen sensation is ready to make history when Mexico faces South Africa on June 11.
A Paraguayan artist is transforming soccer balls into stunning tributes to World Cup history, with her work admired by legends like Messi and Maradona. Her latest project brings 10 hand-painted balls to Miami's art district, proving sports and creativity can unite people across all backgrounds.
A Paraguay-born artist is transforming soccer balls into hand-painted tributes to World Cup history across Miami's Wynwood district. Each piece celebrates how art and soccer bring people together across cultures.
After nearly three decades of heartbreak, Egypt qualified for the 2018 World Cup thanks to a last-minute penalty from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The moment united a nation that first made World Cup history back in 1934.
New Zealand's Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, destroying South Africa by nine wickets to reach Sunday's final. His explosive 100 off just 33 balls rewrote the record books and gave cricket fans a performance they'll never forget.
New Zealand's Finn Allen just produced one of the fastest centuries in T20 World Cup history, smashing his way to 100 runs in just 33 balls. His explosive performance helped the Kiwis demolish South Africa by nine wickets in their semi-final clash.
New Zealand's Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, scoring 100 runs off just 33 balls to propel his team into Sunday's final. The 26-year-old's incredible performance crushed defending runners-up South Africa by nine wickets with 43 balls to spare.
After a crushing defeat that sparked doubt across a nation, India's cricket team bounced back with the second-highest score in T20 World Cup history, thrilling 50,000 fans in Chennai. Sometimes the best response to failure is showing up ready to shine. ---
Two Nigerian athletes are about to become the first African women to compete in blind SAMBO at the World Cup. Their journey shows how sports can break barriers and create new possibilities.
Brazilian soccer legend Marta Viera da Silva turns 40 today, cementing her legacy as the highest scorer in World Cup history with 17 goals. She's the first player of any gender to score at five different World Cups.
The most decorated Alpine skier in World Cup history claimed victory in her final event at the Milan Cortina Games, silencing years of Olympic heartbreak. After devastating setbacks in previous competitions, Shiffrin proved she could deliver when it mattered most.
After years of Olympic heartbreak, the greatest Alpine skier in World Cup history finally claimed her long-awaited gold medal. Mikaela Shiffrin dominated the slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics in what she announced would be her final Olympic event.
In their first-ever T20 World Cup, football-loving Italy crushed Nepal by 10 wickets as brothers Anthony and Justin Mosca hit an unbeaten century partnership. The historic win proves underdogs can shine on cricket's biggest stage.
South Africa and Afghanistan just played the first double Super Over in T20 World Cup history, creating one of cricket's most unforgettable moments. The nail-biting match saw both teams tie twice before South Africa finally won on the last ball of the second tiebreaker.
India just pulled off the greatest run chase in Under-19 Cricket World Cup history, with teenage stars Aaron George and 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leading a thrilling comeback against Afghanistan. The young squad will face England in Friday's final after chasing down 311 runs with nearly nine overs to spare.
India pulled off the greatest chase in Under-19 World Cup history, smashing 311 runs to reach the final. Teenage phenom Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the chase with a blistering 68 off just 33 balls.
India chased down the highest target in Under-19 World Cup history, powered by a 14-year-old phenom who already has an IPL century to his name. The victory sends them to their 10th final in a dazzling display of fearless youth cricket.
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