Five of the biggest shocks in World Cup historyCape Verde may not have beaten Spain on Monday night, but their heroic goalless draw will nonetheless go down as one of the biggest ever shock results at a FIFA...Add to your bookmarks
Five players who proved it’s never too late at the World Cup finalsOllie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterWhen 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha captured the world’s imagination producing seven stunning saves to keep out European champions Spain, it would’ve been safe to...Add to your bookmarks
France 2002 shock and Argentina 1982 nerves, five memorable World Cup openersMexico v South Africa in Mexico City on Thursday at 21:00 French time opens the 2026 World Cup. According to L'Équipe, here are five memorable curtain-raisers.Across 22 tournaments, five editions...Add to your bookmarks
The Youngest Players In World Cup HistoryWho are the youngest players in FIFA World Cup history? We run through the top 10 youngest World Cup players of all time.Top 10 Youngest Players at the World CupNorman...Add to your bookmarks
Cameroon shock, France flop top World Cup opening games rankingTwo iconic clashes, both huge shocks, top the ranking of World Cup openers as the kick off for 2026 finals approaches…Mexico and South Africa will get the 23rd World Cup...Add to your bookmarks
9 World Cup meltdowns that united the footballing world in laughterWhile we all watch World Cups with the hope of witnessing great matches and brilliant goals, it cannot be denied that richly entertaining meltdowns have added immensely to the tournament’s...Add to your bookmarks
EXCLUSIVE | Eric Djemba-Djemba: ‘Marc-Vivien Foé was someone who had extraordinary human values.’Get French Football News sat down with former FC Nantes, Manchester United and Cameroon midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba for a fascinating chat on his experiences as a footballer and since retirement.In...Add to your bookmarks
Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying groups confirmed after Cairo drawThe qualifying draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was made in Cairo on Tuesday 19 May, confirming 12 groups.According to L'Équipe, 48 teams will contest qualifying, including co-hosts...Add to your bookmarks
Italy, Denmark, Nigeria among notable absentees from 2026 World CupItaly fell to Bosnia on penalties on Tuesday, 1-1 after extra time and 1-4 in the shootout, so will miss 2026. L'Équipe notes that, even with 48 teams, other regulars...Add to your bookmarks
Algeria’s 2022 play-off pain revives 1982 match of shame memoriesL'Équipe reports that its L'Équipe explore series, Drame, revisits the 2022 World Cup play-offs that floored Italy, Egypt and Algeria, noting how disputed calls stirred Algerian memories of 1982 and...Add to your bookmarks
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