Lionel Messi is preparing for what could be his final World Cup with Argentina, aiming to retain the trophy he won in Qatar ...

With the World Cup finally upon us, how well do you know your tournament history? Try CNN’s ultimate quiz to find out.

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup in 2022, but Luis de la Fuente's Spain side are now coming for ...

FIFA counts down to the World Cup 2026 with a daily statistical story.

The goals, the games and the downright weird — a look back at all 22 World Cups and the most interesting facts and figures to ...

In need of lightweight uniforms for the blazing Mexico City sun, Argentina's staff found makeshift alternatives in a Mexican ...

Maradona’s room-mate at Mexico 1986 recalls how Argentina won their second FIFA World Cup and sizes up his nation’s chances at the upcoming global showpiece.

Super Eagles legend Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha holds the record for the most successful dribbles in a single World Cup game. According to FIFA, Okocha made 15 successful dribbles against Italy at the ...

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their ...

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their ...

The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share of their father, the sports tycoon Lamar Hunt, have less to do with all the World Cup games they saw together and more to do with the long, ...

The Estadio Azteca Stadium in Mexico has hosted two World Cups. The 1970 and the 1986 FIFA World Cups were among the greatest in the tournament's history.