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'Show the right example' - Balogun stays composed after red card

The forward will be unavailable for the upcoming encounter against Belgium, but he insists that he will not allow his emotions to interfere with the progress his team is making.

How to watch Colombia vs Ghana using a VPN

If you wish to access your preferred streaming platform securely or from a region where restrictions apply, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you bypass such geographical limitations.

How to watch Argentina vs Cabo Verde using a VPN

If you want to stream your favourite service safely or from a part of the world affected by geo-blocks, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the solution.

How to purchase tickets for Argentina or Cabo Verde vs Egypt World Cup match?

Egypt have reached the Round of 16 in the World Cup. Here’s how fans can buy tickets for the crucial fixture.

Roberto Alvarado targets World Cup assist record against England

Mexico head into their high-voltage World Cup clash with England boasting a flawless defensive record. Julián Quiñones is chasing a historic milestone, while manager Javier Aguirre is determined to claim another statement victory.

'We’ve already triumphed' - Cape Verde live their World Cup fairy tale

As the second-smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup, Cape Verde have defied the odds with barely a one percent chance of progressing beyond the group stage. Their supporters are now daring to dream big.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brazil have lifted the World Cup trophy five times, more than any other nation. Their first triumph came in 1958, followed by a successful title defence in 1962. They added further victories in 1970, 1994, and 2002, reinforcing their dominance in world football.

The most recent World Cup, held in Qatar in 2022, featured 32 teams. From the 2026 edition onward, the tournament will expand to 48 teams, marking the largest format in the competition’s history. The number of participating nations has grown significantly since the inaugural 1930 tournament, which featured only 13 teams.

Lionel Messi holds the record for the most World Cup appearances, having played 26 matches for Argentina across five editions.

Germany’s Miroslav Klose remains the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, netting 16 goals in 24 matches spanning four consecutive tournaments from 2002 to 2014.

Egyptian veteran Essam El Hadary is the oldest player ever to appear in a World Cup match. The goalkeeper was 45 years and 161 days old when he featured in Egypt’s 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia during the 2018 World Cup.

Former Manchester United player Norman Whiteside is the youngest footballer to take part in a World Cup game. The Northern Ireland midfielder was only 17 years and 41 days old when he played against Yugoslavia in the 1982 World Cup.

Football legends such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Gerd Muller, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldo, Romario, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, David Villa, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the all-time greats who have illuminated the World Cup stage.

Renowned managers like Didier Deschamps, Franz Beckenbauer, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Vicente del Bosque, Vittorio Pozzo, Louis van Gaal, Sven-Goran Eriksson, and Ivica Osim are among the most accomplished figures to have led teams at the World Cup finals.