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Brazil's forward Ronaldo (C), flanked by teammates, hoists the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony at the International Stadium in Yokohama Japan, following Brazil's 2-0 victory against Germany in the 2002 World Cup final on 30 June, 2002.
Quiz! Can you get 100% on our 2002 World Cup quiz?

By Joe Mewis Last updated

QUIZ! The first World Cup of the 21st century took place in South Korea and Japan - but how much can you remember?

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LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the World Cup Trophy after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina (3) and France (3) (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties) at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)
Quiz! Can you name every nation to have bid for the World Cup?

By Joe Mewis Published

As we gear up for the 23rd edition of the World Cup, can you remember where each of the previous tournaments have been held... and those countries that didn't quite get the competition?

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Quiz! Can you name every Arsenal player to have gone to a major tournament with England, since 1966?

By Matthew Holt Published

QUIZ! The Gunners have been a vital part of England's teams over the years

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England star Trent Alexander-Arnold
Quiz! Can you name every Liverpool player to have gone to a major tournament with England, since 1966?

By Ewan Gennery Published

NEWS! Liverpool has produced some of England's best over the last 70 years, can you name them?

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Harry Maguire
Quiz! Can you name every Manchester United player to go to a major tournament with England?

By Ewan Gennery Published

QUIZ! Manchester United and England have a storied history, but how well do you know it?

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Everything we know about the World Cup 2026 match ball

By Steven Chicken Published

The World Cup 2026 match ball will be called the Trionda, as Adidas continue their long World Cup heritage by providing a new-look

Quiz! Can you name every nation to have reached a World Cup semi-final?

By Matthew Holt Published

QUIZ! There have been 22 World Cups, so there's a lot of history to remember...

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World Cup 2026 format explained: Tournament draw, group stage tiebreakers and knockout routes

By Steven Chicken Published

Everything you wanted to know about the format for the 2026 World Cup, and probably even some stuff you didn't want to know

2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues

By Steven Chicken Published

With 16 2026 World Cup stadiums, Canada, Mexico and the United States will share hosting duties, providing the setting for all the action

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Owen Hargreaves
‘I felt I’d climbed a mountain after the 2006 World Cup. A lot of England fans and journalists had never seen me play, but I always knew I’d win them round’ Owen Hargreaves on proving the naysayers wrong

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United and Bayern Munich man had never lived in England when he made his Three Lions debut

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