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For most of the World Cup's history, third place meant a flight home. In 2026, it might mean a place in the knockouts. Best Third-Placed Teams: The 2026 World Cup Rule Explained. The expanded 48-team format created an odd new problem.…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 11 June and runs through to 19 July, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico for the first time. Each nation has registered a 26-man squad ahead of FIFA's 2 June submission…

French football star Kylian Mbappé has become the center of a viral online trend known as "Dictator Mbappé," a meme that portrays the Real Madrid forward as some of history's most infamous authoritarian leaders. The trend has gained…

The biggest tournament in football history starts on June 11. It will look nothing like the one you grew up watching. For nearly three decades, the World Cup followed a familiar shape. Thirty-two teams, eight groups, a clean run to the…

Some football stories are written in trophies and statistics. Others are written in emotion. The story of Diego Maradona and Napoli belongs firmly to the latter. While walking through the narrow streets of Naples, one presence is impossible…

The All India Football Federation has strongly criticised Mohun Bagan Super Giant after the club reportedly withdrew six players from the Indian football team camp just days before the Unity Cup in London. The dispute has created…

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has announced his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with young superstar Lamine Yamal leading a talented group packed with experience and emerging talent. Many of the players who helped Spain win…

Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait to lift the Premier League trophy. The historic success completes a remarkable seven-year transformation under Mikel Arteta. After three successive second-place finishes, the Gunners shrugged…

Cesc Fabregas has guided Como to the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the club's history following a dramatic 4-1 victory over Cremonese on the final day of the Serie A season. The decisive victory cemented a spectacular…

An emotional atmosphere engulfed the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City bid a tearful farewell to Pep Guardiola, marking the definitive end of the most successful era in the club's history. The 55-year-old manager could not keep…