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Goalies will keep making big saves and defenders will keep putting their bodies on the line, but it’s the attacking players ...

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Football Extra writers Jon Barbuti, Giles Goford and George Mills recount their favourite World Cup editions. Mail us at ...

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Didier Deschamps is trying to guide France to a historic feat. They could become just the third nation to make three ...

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After the 2022 World Cup had 32 teams, the 2026 World Cup has 48. However, there were still some World Cup stalwarts that ...

The latest World Cup presents an opportunity to make history, and North America's expanded tournament this summer could be ...