A brief history of the World Cup in numbers

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's ...

Huge flags and pyrotechnics with World Cup anthems

Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new "unique, immersive experience" pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 ...

OneFootball University: A brief history of the World Cup

The World Cup is the most prestigious competition in football.It takes place every four years to senior international teams, ...
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How long does a World Cup game last – and why?

Stoppage time can be added on for a whole range of delays during a match Visionhaus/Getty Images As the cliche goes, football is a game of two halves — specifically, two 45-minute halves to make a ...

FIFA World Cup 2026: How Adidas' 'Trionda' smartball will change the game itself in North America

Adidas’ Trionda is the match ball that will be used in the upcoming FIFA World Cup that takes place from 11 June to 19 July.