A record 1,248 players representing 48 nations are on the final World Cup rosters released by FIFA. The rosters include Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa

The Mexican soccer federation has lost its latest appeal against FIFA punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur at opponents’ players

As Mexico prepares to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times, BBC Sport looks at its Cornish footballing roots.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

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