There is a certain sense of uncertainty for players in the build-up to a World Cup. A whole four years are at their disposal to score, assist, defend and do everything possible to get into that squad ...

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at the record holders in World Cup history ahead of the 2026 tournament ...

The World Cup is the pinnacle of football – a tournament that has given all-time legends including Pele, Diego Maradona and ...

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup in 2022, but Luis de la Fuente's Spain side are now coming for ...

Certain players always had the odds stacked against them. Others were victims of circumstance.

Relive the FIFA World Cup's greatest moments from Uruguay 1930 to Qatar 2022. Explore iconic matches, legendary players and ...

Rumours had suggested William Saliba could be doubtful for France's World Cup campaign, but Didier Deschamps has rejected ...

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history - WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the ...

FIFA spotlights players who were not initially included in their teams' World Cup squads but, after being called up due to an injury, went on to become world champions.

With the final rosters now out for all 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup, a number of players were confirmed to miss out due to ...

A shirt that legendary footballer Pelé wore during one of his most iconic games is going up for sale — but, according to ...

As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup (June 11–July 19) begins, we revisit the iconic players whose brilliance and ...