FIFA has banned several national teams have been banned from participating in the World Cup. Here is a short history of why ...

The World Cup has been the setting for some of the game’s greatest ever goal scorers. Over the years, legendary names such as Gary Lineker, Eusabio and Paolo Rossi have all walk ...

Everyone wants to win the World Cup, but what does the trophy actually symbolise? GOAL takes a deep dive into the meaning ...

Full World Cup boycotts are rare, but political withdrawals, refusals to play and FIFA bans have shaped key moments.

Explore Austria's World Cup history, records and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach.

The 1994 World Cup still holds the attendance record, with 3,587,538 spectators packing into stadiums across the United States that summer. Helping that record number was the 94,194 in attendance for ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams, giving smaller nations a chance to shine and creating more drama, giant-killings, and historic moments.

Explore Qatar’s previous World Cup appearance and follow their journey towards a second, with the latest updates on their fixtures, group, and coach.