T he World Cup is nearly here! But so far, at least, no one seems all that excited. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The ...

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

There is a certain sense of uncertainty for players in the build-up to a World Cup. A whole four years are at their disposal to score, assist, defend and do everything possible to get into that squad ...

The film also recalls the tense anthems, Zidane’s shoulder injury on 80 minutes, a superb Buffon save and David Trezeguet’s ...

Football fans will be familiar with players stealing yards on throw-ins or even winding up a long throw by wiping the ball on ...

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Few moments in World Cup history are as unforgettable as Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi back in 2006. The ...

Twenty years on, the wild World Cup final of nine July 2006, which France lost and which was defined by a headbutt, is retold ...

The French icon fell victim to his emotions and was denied the chance to lift the World Cup with France at Germany 2006 after ...

We’ve looked at data from USA 1994 onwards to see how and when classic upsets take place – and what that could mean for this year’s competition ...

D URING THIS year’s World Cup, three outcomes are guaranteed. First, fans of one country will experience nirvana, while those ...