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Michael Cox's series looking back at each World Cup winner concludes with a look at Argentina's victory in Qatar ...

In our ninth extract from The Soccer 100, we return to Mexico City in 1986 and the goals, grit and guile which saw Argentina ...

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Brazil may lead the historical count, but Argentina arrive as defending champions and remain one of the dominant forces of ...

An expanded 48-team field in 2026 means more chances for the underdogs. Looking back, here are five of the biggest upsets in ...

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

Austria, ranked 24th by FIFA, heads to the World Cup under German coach Ralf Rangnick, aiming to surpass their historic 1954 ...

Spain leads 2026 World Cup simulations, with Argentina aiming to defend their 2022 crown amid a 48-team field across North ...

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

With the World Cup finally upon us, how well do you know your tournament history? Try CNN’s ultimate quiz to find out.

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