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Spain became the first nation ever to hold both the men's and women's World Cup titles simultaneously after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 final. The historic victory marks Spain's second men's title, coming 16 years after their first triumph in 2010.
Just Fontaine scored 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup wearing borrowed boots after his own pair broke in training. The record has stood for 68 years, even as today's superstars chase it with more games to help them.
When Mexican mining collapsed after independence, Cornish engineers arrived and brought more than expertise. They introduced football to a nation that would become one of the world's most passionate soccer countries.
Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
Union Berlin appointed Marie-Louise Eta as head coach, making her the first woman to lead a men's team in Europe's top five leagues. The 34-year-old former player takes charge until season's end with the team fighting to stay in Germany's top division.
A Scottish immigrant coaching college soccer in Pennsylvania pulled off one of sports' greatest upsets when his ragtag American team defeated mighty England 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup. Bill Jeffrey's legacy lives on as the U.S. prepares to host the tournament in 2026.
George Raynor couldn't get hired in England, so he moved to Sweden and made history. He became the first English manager to reach a World Cup final, winning Olympic gold along the way.
FC Cincinnati just made soccer history with a jaw-dropping 13-0 aggregate win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the largest margin of victory the tournament has ever seen. The dominant performance propels the hometown team into an exciting showdown with Mexican powerhouse Tigres UANL.
