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Spanish midfielder Rodri just became only the fourth player in history to win the World Cup, Euros, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or. The 30-year-old captain led Spain to victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.
Marc Cucurella just became the first player ever to win both the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA World Cup in the same year. The Real Madrid defender achieved the historic double after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final.
England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a record-breaking 6-4 victory over France in Miami, marking their best tournament finish in 60 years. The match delivered the most goals ever scored in a World Cup third-place game.
England secured third place at the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in Miami, marking their best tournament finish in 60 years. The 10-goal spectacle saw England overcome a stunning French comeback attempt to claim bronze.
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From a dog who saved football's most famous trophy to the smallest nation ever competing, the World Cup's 96-year history sparkles with heartwarming surprises. These charming tales remind us that beyond the scores, sports unite us in the most unexpected ways.
At just 13, Conchi Amancio scored five goals in a match that drew 8,000 fans and became Spain's first female football superstar. Now, a new film celebrates her and the women who played for their country without official recognition in the 1970s.
A tiny Caribbean island with a population smaller than many neighborhoods just became the smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. Curacao's improbable journey united an entire country and inspired a new generation of young players.
Mexico is making history as the first country to host football's biggest tournament three times. The nation claims "the ball comes home" because historians believe the world's first ball games were played there over 3,500 years ago.
England's legendary 1966 World Cup victory returns to television in full color for the first time, raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's Society. The broadcast honors former players affected by dementia while celebrating one of football's most iconic moments.
Marie-Louise Eta just became the first woman to lead a men's team in Europe's top football leagues, taking charge of Union Berlin. While the club and city officials rally behind her, she's staying focused on what matters: coaching her team.
Marie-Louise Eta just made history as the first woman appointed head coach of a men's team in Europe's top five football leagues. The 34-year-old former player will guide Union Berlin through the final five matches of their Bundesliga season.
On August 5, 1970, football history changed forever when Hull City and Manchester United settled a tied match with the world's first official penalty shootout. The new system replaced the "cruel" practice of deciding winners by coin toss or drawing lots from a sombrero.