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World Cup team of the tournament: Our writers make their picks — and there’s no room for Kane
FIFA have announced their ‘Dream XI’ of the World Cup, which is decided by fan votes throughout the tournament, and…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and politics have spilt…
Argentina’s Cristian Romero on Gary Neville criticism: ‘I hope when I retire, I’m not that stupid’
Argentina’s Cristian Romero says he hopes he is not as “stupid” as Gary Neville when he retires, after the former…
The BookKeeper — Exploring FIFA’s finances: Where the money comes from and where it goes
“Every dollar goes back to the development of football.”So said FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Mexico City on June 10,…
The greatest World Cup comebacks of all-time: From Lionel Messi heroics to ruthless Belgium
By the end, it felt inevitable — but Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup comeback to beat Egypt was statistically…
The remarkable story of Lionel Messi’s meeting with a baby Lamine Yamal
A version of this article was first published in July 2024.“It was a difficult shot,” photographer Joan Monfort told The…
With 32 World Cup teams left, who has best route to the final and can Messi beat goals record? Day 17 recap
It’s day 17 of the World Cup, and the group stage has come to an end.Many of the biggest decisions…
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