West Germany were 2-1 ahead when the clock ticked past the hour in their Italy 1990 opener against Yugoslavia, and Lothar Matthaus had already curled home a fine goal from the edg ...

From forgotten substitutes to retired veterans, these unlikely World Cup heroes defied the odds and etched their names into ...

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

Since their first attempt in 1954 there's always been some kind of misfortune lurking in the shadows for Scotland at World ...

With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from ...

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

Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) are the only two nations to win back-to-back titles in World Cup history. Italy ...

Relive the Italian sensation's sumptuous strike in front of the home fans against Czechoslovakia at Italia '90.

The gate may have been down appreciably on recent years, but the Wembley showpiece was a celebration - particularly for ...

Selecao have experience and quality in equal measure - and a conundrum with how best to include aging legend Cristiano ...

Manchester City has won the Women’s FA Cup to complete a first league and cup double. On Sunday City defeated Brighton 4-0 at Wembley in front of nearly 44,000 fans.