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World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

Euronews

Lionel Messi Chasing 64 Years of History After World Cup Call-Up

Messi’s Argentina is out to achieve what only two nations have ever accomplished in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

Pelé’s third, Baggio’s miss and the ‘Hand of God’: Iconic World Cups in Mexico and the US

From Pelé’s third title to Maradona’s legendary double and Baggio’s agonising penalty miss, tournaments hosted in Mexico and the US have left us with some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. Here’s a throwback to the 1970, 1986 and 1994 editions.

France 24

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Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete

When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona.

The Conversation

Giant Pele statue installed outside stadium ahead of 2026 World Cup

A giant bronze statue of Pelé was installed outside Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Euronews

Brazil 2026 World Cup Preview: Unfancied Seleção With Huge Point to Prove

Brazil arrive at the 2026 World Cup unusually outside the main clutch of favorites. Can the current crop of talent rediscover the luster of Brazilian teams gone by?

Sports Illustrated

The Youngest Players in World Cup History

Teenagers have been trusted at soccer’s biggest event since its 1930 inception.

Sports Illustrated

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The Top 15 Goal Scorers in World Cup History

Goals on soccer’s grandest stage carry an extra weight.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cups of All Time—Ranked

Sporting spectacles don’t come any better than the World Cup—especially these iconic editions that rose above the rest.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Players With the Most Goals in a Calendar Year—Ranked

No players in soccer history have ever dominated a calendar year quite like these.

Sports Illustrated

From Brazil's rainforest to Rio de Janeiro, an all-Indigenous soccer team gets set for its debut

Sávio Conrado Mura left his Indigenous village of stilt houses located deep in the Amazon rainforest to try his luck at professional soccer and hopefully one day play for the Brazilian national team at the World Cup

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup: The Favorites to Win the Golden Ball—Ranked

The world’s leading soccer stars will convene in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Neymar Now in Advanced Talks With FC Cincinnati—Report

The Brazilian legend could join MLS as soon as July, following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Neymar Hit With Fresh World Cup Setback After Controversial Comments in Brazil

The 34-year-old could wind up with a lengthy suspension at the worst time for him.

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How Outrageous Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Final Compare to Past Years

FIFA’s ticket pricing soared to new heights this week.

Sports Illustrated

Brazil’s 1994 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

Triumph came in a style far removed from the free-flowing flair the nation is famous for.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Predicted Bracket: Messi Heartbreak and Spain Miss Out on Final

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cup Teams of All Time—Ranked

From stylish, possession-based sides that suffocated their opponents to unstoppable forces of nature, these are the greatest World Cup teams ever.

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The 20 Best Uruguayan Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Uruguay stands as one of South America’s most successful soccer nations.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi Breaks Historic Pele Record in Inter Miami’s Latest Win

The Argentine has scored half of Inter Miami’s goals across all competitions this season.

The Guardian - US

Messi and Inter Miami were wallpaper for Trump’s whims in their White House visit

The US president welcomed the 2025 MLS Cup champions in a ceremony beset by tangents and awkward asides

The Guardian - UK

Lamine Yamal’s historic ‘work of art’ offers a liberation from the pressure

Hat-trick against Villarreal, his first at 18 years and 230 days, made him the youngest Barça player to score one in the league

The Independent UK

Bad Bunny honours Pele in Brazil with touching gesture

Bad Bunny honoured Brazilian football legend Pelé by wearing a jacket he used in the 1966 World Cup during his second show in São Paulo on Saturday (21 February).

The Independent UK

Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil

Bad Bunny has turned a Pelé World Cup jacket into a pop culture hit after using it in his concerts in São Paulo

Sports Illustrated

The 25 Best Defensive Midfielders in Soccer History—Ranked

These midfield hard-men and tacticians made life miserable for anyone brave enough to face them.

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