Even a soccer legend can be a merch-collecting fanboy. Former Italian defender Alessandro Nesta has amassed coveted Panini ...

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

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

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

The goals, the games and the downright weird — a look back at all 22 World Cups and the most interesting facts and figures to ...

However, long before the Trionda, FIFA had much more old-fashioned designed for game balls. The first World Cups featured ...

From who is set to perform to how you can watch the entertainment-filled spectacular from home, here's what you need to know.

The FIFA World Cup trophy was designed for the first time in 1970. It is 37 centimetres tall, is made of 18-karat gold and ...

In this extract from their forthcoming book on South America and the World Cup, Mark Biram and Tim Vickery describe la Seleçao’s strange buildup to the classic tournament ...

Brazil at FIFA World Cup 2026 come with a unique 24-year charm. At the same time, Neymar makes a comeback on the biggest ...

From the desert of Mexico in 1970 to breaking glass ceilings in Qatar, Morocco have enjoyed quite the World Cup journey ...

World Cup odds are in and history says hosting a World Cup is a massive advantage. 74% of World Cup hosts (17 of 23) matched ...