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World Cup quiz: Can you name every winner?
With the World Cup final taking place on Sunday, put your knowledge of the previous winners to the test.
July 19, 2026Quiz: Name every men's World Cup final host city
The World Cup final is where heroes are made and dreams come true for players and fans alike. Can you name every city that has ever hosted the showpiece?
July 18, 2026'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off.
July 14, 2026A-Z World Cup quiz: Name the best performing team for every letter
When it comes to the World Cup it's not all about the numbers - the letters are important too!
July 10, 2026Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground - Reuters
Egypt depart World Cup with bitter taste despite breaking new ground Reuters
July 8, 2026Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Scotland's players got everything they asked for at this World Cup. So why did they not perform on the pitch in the US?
June 29, 20262,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde earn point
Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars and Spain reach 2,500 passes since their last World Cup goal - the key stats as debutants Cape Verde secure a memorable point in Atlanta.
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'Extremely happy' Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wants
Spain into World Cup final after dominant victory over France Didier Deschamps' long, storied career with France will come to an end not how he would have wanted it - in Saturday's World Cup third-pl
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Pampered, protected & primed - so why didn't Scotland players perform?
Scotland players (from left) John Souttar, Grant Hanley, Lewis Ferguson and Andy Robertson leave the team hotel in Charlotte to head home It started with being piped on to the plane at Glasgow Airpor
2,500 passes since Spain's last World Cup goal - key stats as Cape Verde earn point
World Cup debutants Cape Verde hold on for draw against Spain Cape Verde stunned Spain by holding the reigning European champions to a goalless draw on their World Cup debut on Monday. Ably supporte