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Algeria-Austria clash stirs ghosts of Gijon as World Cup format stokes fears of collusion

Algeria have waited more than four decades for a chance to avenge the 'Disgrace of Gijon' that saw West Germany and Austria conspire to knock them out of the 1982 World Cup. Ironically, their final group clash against Austria is one of many games where sides could settle for a…

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England’s surprisingly poor World Cup group stage record – and why it might not be a problem

England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in their second match at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening. This result means that England have failed to win all of their group games again, and their overall record in the early stages of international football’s biggest tournament is…

The Independent UK

All-time World Cup top scorers

Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina

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26 World Cup Images the World Will Never Forget

To celebrate the 2026 World Cup, Sports Illustrated takes a look at 26 photos from the tournament’s history that are simply impossible to forget.

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After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories

From Sparwasser being the toast of East Germany to Cameroon’s rumbling of Argentina, the finals are littered with upsets

The Guardian - UK

A final snub, a sinister plot and a Vatican visit: Scottish referees at the World Cup

A cruel final snub, a "sinister plot" and an audience with the Pope at the Vatican - the adventures of Scotland's referees at the…

The National (Scotland)

The 15 Greatest World Cup Soccer Players Of All Time—Ranked

Delivering on the FIFA World Cup stage comes with a unique level of pressure. For established superstars, there is the weight of expectation. For rising talents

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Africa's finest: Algeria seek to build on mixed history

Algeria enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's third-highest ranked side. In the seventh instalment of a nine-part series on African teams at the 2026 World Cup, RFI looks at a country making its fifth appearance on football's biggest stage.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup 2026 odds: Latest winner, Golden Boot and match prices

Outright winner odds, match odds, betting offers, tips and trends for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico

Evening Standard

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

The Independent UK

The 10 Most Iconic Moments in World Cup History—Ranked

From dramatic upsets to unforgettable celebrations, these 10 World Cup moments have helped define the greatest tournament in world soccer.

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

From Schuman's post-war declaration to the EU today, the Historical Archives unpack how Europe came together

The Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence is home to a wealth of public documents and records of decisions issued by EU institutions along with artefacts illustrating pro-European movements and initiatives led by prominent personalities that helped shape the EU as we know it today. May 9…

The Conversation

About half of young Americans can’t name a single Holocaust site, repeating a pattern of ignorance seen in postwar Germany

In 2025, 48% of Americans ages 18-29 could not name a single concentration or death camp, according to a survey by the nonprofit Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, which works to secure compensation and restitution for Holocaust survivors.

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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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29 People Share Notorious Photos That Changed The Future Of Their Country

Some moments change a country so deeply that people only understand their weight years later. Looking back, it’s wild how one event can reshape politics, culture, and everyday life. One Redditor asked others to share the most notorious photos capturing the exact moments that changed their nations forever, and the…

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Biggest Shock Results in World Cup History—Ranked

Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.

The Conversation

Germany’s plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers

For 14 years while Syria’s brutal civil war raged, Germany provided a safe haven for those fleeing the violence. Now, a year after that conflict ended with the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many in Germany – including the country’s leader – want those same Syrians gone.

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The Worst Groups of Death in World Cup History

Some stunning group stage match-ups have been seen over the past century.

The Guardian - UK

Big trouble in ‘Little Berlin’: the tiny hamlet split in two by the cold war

A new museum in Mödlareuth tells the story of how a settlement of only 50 people straddled Bavaria in West Germany and Thuringia in the east

Al Jazeera

‘We are all Vietnamese and came to Germany to build a better life’

After the Vietnam War ended, thousands travelled to Germany. A recent anniversary has stirred a sense of reflection.

Radio France Internationale

As the Schengen Agreement turns 40, how free is movement around Europe today?

On 14 June 1985, France, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany, pre-reunification) and the Benelux countries – Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg – signed an agreement in Schengen, a small town in Luxembourg, that would, eventually, see checks at their common borders abolished. The 40 years since have seen…

Sports Illustrated

Best German Soccer Players of All Time: Ranking the Top 10

Discover the best German soccer players of all time in our top 10 ranking featuring legends like Franz Beckenbauer, Miroslav Klose, Gerd Müller, Lothar Matthäus, and Manuel Neuer.

Euronews

'You can count on us,' says Germany's president marking 70 years in NATO

Former West Germany sought protection as its 15th member on 6 May 1955 as concern grew about the Soviet army massed east of the Iron Curtain.

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‘I’d never taken a penalty before the Italia 90 semi-final against England, but Peter Shilton was in goal and wasn’t the quickest – it was quite easy to score’: West Germany hero reflects on beating Three Lions in World Cup clash

West Germany defeated England on penalties at the 1990 World Cup, with one player taking his first ever spot-kick in the shootout

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