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Germany players and coach Joachim Low celebrate their World Cup final win over Argentina at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro in July 2014.

European nations with most World Cup appearances

By Ben Hayward published

As UEFA World Cup qualifying gets underway again, a look at the European nations with the most appearances in football's biggest tournament...

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The Juventus badge on a yellow corner flag at the club's stadium

Teams who were banned or disqualified

By Tom Hancock published

A look at some of the club and international sides who were thrown out or kept out

Philipp Lahm celebrates with his Germany team-mates after scoring against Costa Rica in the opening game of the 2006 World Cup.

Players who scored World Cup opening goals

By Ben Hayward published

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

Thomas Tuchel poses for a photo at Wembley Stadium after being announced as the new England manager in October 2024.

National teams that employed foreign managers

By Ben Hayward published

After Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager, a look at the national teams that have employed foreign coaches....

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England supporters in Flat Iron Square in London react as they watch England score in the 2018 World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia in Moscow on July 11, 2018

Why do England fans throw pints, and why it's Kieran Trippier’s fault

By Matthew Ketchell published

The act of throwing a pint of beer into the air when the national team score is as English as fish and chips and the 3pm blackout, but why?

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Best stadiums in the world

Ranked! The 100 best stadiums in the world

By Mark White last updated

RANKED! The best stadiums in the world from all corners of the globe: this is your ultimate match-going bucket list

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Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

Ranked! The 100 best football kits of all time

By Mark White published

RANKED! The best football kits of all time, from clubs, countries, the depths of your childhood and beyond

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Michel Platini et Footix, l'oiseau mascotte de la Coupe du Monde de football 98, lors du lancement d'une loterie organisée par la Française des Jeux, le 24 novembre 1997, Paris, France.

Quiz! Can you name every World Cup mascot ever?

By Mark White published

Quiz! From the magnificent to the naff, tell us what year each of their mascots took their bow

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Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates with the World Cup Trophy following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.

Quiz! Can you name every player to score at the 2018 World Cup?

By Mark White published

Quiz! They flocked to Russia for the 21st World Cup four years ago, with Les Bleus taking the crown… but who actually scored?

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VAR in action at the 2018 World Cup

When was VAR first used at the World Cup?

By Sean Cole published

VAR was introduced for the 2018 tournament in Russia and caused plenty of controversy

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