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Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Tostao | 1970 Mexico

The 1970 FIFA World Cup was held in Mexico. It was the first World Cup to be televised in colour, staged outside of Europe or South America, and allowed for in-match substitutions. Red and yellow cards were introduced for the first time in…

FIFA Reject Proposal to Replace Iran With Italy

FIFA have no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup. Sources confirm the governing body remains committed to the original line-up. This follows a bold suggestion from US special envoy Paolo Zampolli. He proposed that…

What does qualifying for a World Cup mean today?

The magical day on which Cape Verde achieved their first FIFA World Cup qualification will be remembered for a really long time.   Cape Verde had been under Portuguese rule up until 1975. Its football team played the first ever match…

World Cup 2026 Draw: France and Scotland Face Tough Groups

The complete lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has been confirmed, revealing a challenging path for defending champions Argentina and a potential "Group of Death" for France. The draw for the 48-team tournament—the largest in…