The evolution of the FIFA World Cup ball toward 2026. From its earliest versions to high-tech creations, the ball has evolved ...

The FIFA World Cup has grown from a 13-team tournament in 1930 into a global event. The competition has evolved in format, ...

Alongside the history of the FIFA World Cup, one of its most inseparable elements -- the football itself -- has evolved in ...

Former full-back shares his thoughts on Italy’s triumph at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and current coach Gennaro Gattuso’s motivational qualities. With his sensational opening goal in the quarter-finals ...

We count down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showing a wonder goal each day. Today’s shows Torsten Frings letting fly for Germany against Costa Rica in 2006. 82 days to go...82 days to go... We’re ...

The 2026 World Cup expands the chances of a new team being crowned champion with the new 48-team format. Throughout history, however, only a select group of participants has claimed the title. Eight ...

The World Cup is a great place for up-and-coming talent to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. But in a long line of ...

The release of the first FIFA World Cup 2026 song Lighter by American country artist Jelly Roll, Mexican singer Carín León and Canadian producer Cirkut, has left an odd taste in the mouth of fans, ...

Thomas Tuchel played down the significance of latest friendlies and history suggests team lineups can have little bearing on actual tournament ...

Since the very inception of international football, Italy have been one of the world's best and most formidable nations on ...

Ukraine last qualified for the 2006 edition of the World Cup Jose Jordan/AFP via Getty Images The Ciutat de Valencia stadium was almost full for Thursday’s World Cup qualification play-off semi-final ...

Italy, four time world champions, have always been known as a powerhouse in men's football. But a generation of fans have not seen them play in a FIFA World Cup. And that will extend now to at least ...