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World Cup

Messi celebrates scoring his 100th goal for Argentina against Curacao

Lionel Messi’s international career and goals so far

Kane receives England’s Golden Boot award with his children ahead of match against Ukraine
Kane receives England’s Golden Boot award with his children ahead of match against Ukraine

Who has scored the most goals for England and where is Harry Kane?

Harry Kane is given the England golden boot trophy
Harry Kane is given the England golden boot trophy

England top 10 all-time goal-scorers as Harry Kane tops the rankings

Nusret Goekce, nicknamed Salt Bae, admires the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy (Getty Images)
Nusret Goekce, nicknamed Salt Bae, admires the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy (Getty Images)

Salt Bae: meet the celebrity chef pictured celebrating with Argentina

Lionel Messi touches down with World Cup trophy in Argentina
Lionel Messi touches down with World Cup trophy in Argentina

Lionel Messi and World Cup squad return to hero’s welcome in Argentina

Rishi Sunak hits back after Gary Neville Qatar criticism

Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy. (Getty Images)
Lionel Messi of Argentina lifts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner’s Trophy. (Getty Images)

Lionel Messi: why Argentina star wore black robe to lift World Cup

Kylian Mbappe’s time for football domination is here

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game and a hat-trick from the penalty spot in extra time during the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game and a hat-trick from the penalty spot in extra time during the FIFA World Cup final at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

Kylian Mbappe wins Golden Boot after World Cup final hat-trick

Will Lionel Messi retire from international football?

Martinez was awarded the World Cup Golden Glove after his penalty shoot-out heroics against France. (Getty Images)
Martinez was awarded the World Cup Golden Glove after his penalty shoot-out heroics against France. (Getty Images)

‘No, don’t do that, Emi’ - what Martinez did with Golden Glove award

Kylian Mbappe has been romantically linked to model Rose Bertram

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi inspires Argentina to historic World Cup win over France

Emiliano Martinez of Argentina after helping Lionel Messi win the World Cup. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Emiliano Martinez of Argentina after helping Lionel Messi win the World Cup. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Explainer What were the awards given out after World Cup final?

Twitter chief executive Elon Musk has banned some journalists from his platform.
Twitter chief executive Elon Musk has banned some journalists from his platform.

Explainer Elon Musk spotted attending World Cup final in Qatar

There will be a record breaking prize for winning the 2022 World Cup. (Getty Image)
There will be a record breaking prize for winning the 2022 World Cup. (Getty Image)

How much will the winners of Qatar World Cup get? Prize money revealed

England's coach #00 Gareth Southgate reacts at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England's coach #00 Gareth Southgate reacts at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Gareth Southgate to remain England manager after World Cup exit

The World Cup has been won by eight different nations in its 92-year history (Images: Getty)
The World Cup has been won by eight different nations in its 92-year history (Images: Getty)

Every World Cup winning nation from 1930 to the present day

World Cup highlights include England winning World Cup 1966, Diego Maradona’s hand of god and Brazil winning World Cup (Getty Images)
World Cup highlights include England winning World Cup 1966, Diego Maradona’s hand of god and Brazil winning World Cup (Getty Images)

Put your football knowledge to the test with our World Cup quiz

Endrick has completed a move to join Real Madrid (Getty Images)
Endrick has completed a move to join Real Madrid (Getty Images)

Real Madrid win race to sign Brazil teen prodigy Endrick in £72m deal

France are the reigning World Cup champions. (Getty Images)
France are the reigning World Cup champions. (Getty Images)

World Cup 2022 final date, venue and kick-off for France vs Argentina

Clockwise from top left: MetLife Stadium, Canada’s BC Place, LA’s SoFi Stadium, and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (Photos: Getty Images)
Clockwise from top left: MetLife Stadium, Canada’s BC Place, LA’s SoFi Stadium, and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (Photos: Getty Images)

Where will the next FIFA World Cup be held in 2026?

Argentian will take on France in the World Cup final. (Getty Images)
Argentian will take on France in the World Cup final. (Getty Images)

Who will win World Cup 2022? Argentina and France records compared

Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final
Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final

Ticket costs for World Cup final between Argentina and France

PSG’s Mbappe and Messi will meet in Sunday’s final
PSG’s Mbappe and Messi will meet in Sunday’s final

Argentina vs France: how to watch Qatar World Cup final 2022

Karim Benzema will be out of the Qatar World Cup. (Getty Images)
Karim Benzema will be out of the Qatar World Cup. (Getty Images)

Benzema could return for France in time for World Cup 2022 final

Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Who has won the World Cup most ahead of France v Argentina final?

Theo Hernandez celebrates scoring France’s’s first goal during the World Cup semi-final meeting with Morocco (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Theo Hernandez celebrates scoring France’s’s first goal during the World Cup semi-final meeting with Morocco (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

France on the brink of history as magnificent Morocco fall short

Morocco have been the surprise package of the FIFA World Cup. (Getty Images)
Morocco have been the surprise package of the FIFA World Cup. (Getty Images)

What is Morocco’s World Cup record - could they stage another upset?

Brazil have been knocked out of the World Cup in the quarter finals after a shock defeat to Croatia. (Credit: Getty Images)
Brazil have been knocked out of the World Cup in the quarter finals after a shock defeat to Croatia. (Credit: Getty Images)

List of teams to be knocked out of World Cup 2022

Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates scoring Morocco’s winner over Portugal
Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates scoring Morocco’s winner over Portugal

How to watch France vs Morocco at Qatar World Cup semi-final

Walid Regrarui and Morocco celebrate reaching World Cup semi-final
Walid Regrarui and Morocco celebrate reaching World Cup semi-final

Walid Regragui: the first manager to lead African team to semi-final

Lionel Messi celebrates after setting up Julian Alvarez’s second for Argentina (PA)
Lionel Messi celebrates after setting up Julian Alvarez’s second for Argentina (PA)

Messi’s magic fires Argentina past Croatia to World Cup final

A number of players have been seen wearing face masks during the tournament in Qatar. (Getty Images)
A number of players have been seen wearing face masks during the tournament in Qatar. (Getty Images)

Why do football players wear face masks? Reason explained

The Premier League will return on Boxing Day. (Getty Images)
The Premier League will return on Boxing Day. (Getty Images)

The Premier League resumes eight days after the 2022 World Cup final

Mauricio Pochettino is currently the bookmakers favourite to succeed Gareth Southgate. (Getty Images)
Mauricio Pochettino is currently the bookmakers favourite to succeed Gareth Southgate. (Getty Images)

The contenders to succeed Southgate if he steps away from England post

Gareth Southgate is considering his England future. (Getty Images)
Gareth Southgate is considering his England future. (Getty Images)

What’s next for Gareth Southgate if he were to leave England job

Argentina celebrate penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands
Argentina celebrate penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands

How to watch Argentina vs Croatia in World Cup semi-final

Croatia face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final (Getty Images)
Croatia face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final (Getty Images)

Four teams are battling it out for World Cup glory

Gareth Southgate applauds fans following 2-1 defeat to France
Gareth Southgate applauds fans following 2-1 defeat to France

Gareth Southgate ‘takes time’ to consider position as England boss

England's John Stones, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.
England's John Stones, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Declan Rice during the FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final match at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Moments missed as England crash out of World Cup after France defeat

Rahman Osman’s England player ratings for the World Cup quarter-final against France
Rahman Osman’s England player ratings for the World Cup quarter-final against France

Rahman Osman’s England player ratings after defeat against France

Argentina players celebrate after their win in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
Argentina players celebrate after their win in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Argentina vs Netherlands moments missed:Bob Marley music and many more

England’s ‘leaked’ World Cup XI vs France

Pepe scored during Portugal’s 6-1 victory against Switzerland (Getty Images)
Pepe scored during Portugal’s 6-1 victory against Switzerland (Getty Images)

The oldest players to score at World Cup, including Ronaldo and Milla

Joleon Lescott of England scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 (Getty Images)
Joleon Lescott of England scores the first goal past Hugo Lloris of France during the UEFA EURO 2012 (Getty Images)

England vs France: previous meetings and memorable moments

England have endured a great deal of heartache on penalties. (Getty Images)
England have endured a great deal of heartache on penalties. (Getty Images)

England’s penalty World Cup and Euros shootout record explained

Kylian Mbappe is viewed as one of the fastest players in world football. (Getty Images)
Kylian Mbappe is viewed as one of the fastest players in world football. (Getty Images)

Mbappe vs Walker top speed: find out who is fastest, according to FIFA

A migrant worker has died during the World Cup. Credit: Mark Hall/NationalWorld
A migrant worker has died during the World Cup. Credit: Mark Hall/NationalWorld

Qatar: migrant worker died during World Cup group stage, Fifa confirms

Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday with illness. (Getty Images)
Declan Rice missed England training on Wednesday with illness. (Getty Images)

Declan Rice expected to return for The Three Lions after illness

Argentina will face Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final. (getty images)
Argentina will face Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final. (getty images)

Your complete guide to Netherlands v Argentina

England face France in the World Cup quarter-final (Getty Images)
England face France in the World Cup quarter-final (Getty Images)

Predicted England team to start against France in attacking formation

Raheem Sterling will return to England World Cup squad in Qatar

England are dreaming of glory in Qatar 2022. (Getty Images)
England are dreaming of glory in Qatar 2022. (Getty Images)

Your complete guide to the World Cup 2022 quarter finals

Paige Milian and Raheem Sterling celebrating the footballers 25th birthday in 2019 (Photo: Instagram/@paigemilian)
Paige Milian and Raheem Sterling celebrating the footballers 25th birthday in 2019 (Photo: Instagram/@paigemilian)

Second burglary near Raheem Sterling’s home not linked ‘at this time’

FIFA World Cup Fantasy: Transfers in and who to captain

Goncalo Ramos of Portugal scored an excellent hat-trick against Switzerland (Getty Images)
Goncalo Ramos of Portugal scored an excellent hat-trick against Switzerland (Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Portugal’s new star Goncalo Ramos

Your complete guide to Morocco vs Portugal World Cup quarter-final

Your complete guide to Croatia vs Brazil World Cup quarter-final

Spain manger Luis Enrique is hoping to guide his side to a victory against Morocco(Getty Images)
Spain manger Luis Enrique is hoping to guide his side to a victory against Morocco(Getty Images)

England will play Portugal or Morocco if they beat France

Kylian Mbappe is tackled by Poland’s Matty Cash
Kylian Mbappe is tackled by Poland’s Matty Cash

Kylian Mbappe: France star misses training ahead of England match

Vinicius Jr celebrates with Raphinha, Paqueta and Neymar after scoring Brazil’s first goal
Vinicius Jr celebrates with Raphinha, Paqueta and Neymar after scoring Brazil’s first goal

Why Brazil dance at Qatar World Cup 2022 - next fixture explained

Granit Xhaka for Swizterland following win over Serbia
Granit Xhaka for Swizterland following win over Serbia

How to watch Portugal vs Switzerland in World Cup last 16 fixture

Vinicius Junior of Brazil celebrates with Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta and Neymar after scoring the team’s first goal during the (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Vinicius Junior of Brazil celebrates with Raphinha, Lucas Paqueta and Neymar after scoring the team’s first goal during the (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Brazil vs South Korea moments missed: Tite dancing & Pele message

Raheem Sterling training with England in Qatar, before he left after reports burglars targeted his plush Surrey mansion. Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Raheem Sterling training with England in Qatar, before he left after reports burglars targeted his plush Surrey mansion. Credit: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Police say watches and jewellery stolen from Raheem Sterling’s home

Neymar Jr wearing the politicised yellow jersey for Brazil
Neymar Jr wearing the politicised yellow jersey for Brazil

Brazil v South Korea: how to watch World Cup 2022 match on TV, KO time

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