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Haiti's World Cup Debut: A Fright for Italy in 1974
In their first World Cup appearance in 1974, Haiti gave Italy a major scare, taking the lead before eventually losing 3-1. The match remains a memorable moment for Haitian football.
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David Odonkor recalls setting up Germany's 2006 World Cup winner
David Odonkor recounts his assist for Oliver Neuville's stoppage-time winner against Poland at the 2006 World Cup, a goal that ignited Germany's 'Summer Fairytale' run to third place.
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Brazil's World Cup Legacy: Stars from Pele to Vinicius Jr
As Brazil begin their 23rd World Cup campaign against Morocco, FIFA highlights the nation's legendary players from Pele to Vinicius Junior. The five-time champions carry a golden legacy into the tournament.
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Andersson on Sweden's 1994 World Cup triumph and third place finish
Kennet Andersson reflects on Sweden's third-place finish at the 1994 World Cup, coach Tommy Svensson's tactical masterstroke, and the secret behind his partnership with Martin Dahlin and Tomas Brolin.
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Craig Brown relives Scotland's 1998 World Cup journey
Craig Brown, Scotland manager at the 1998 World Cup, recalls the team's preparations including a player walkout, a training session with Rod Stewart, a call from Sean Connery, and the famous line before facing Brazil: 'They're shitting themselves!'
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Who Am I? Football Quiz: Guess the World Cup Star
BBC Sport launches a new daily football quiz where players guess a mystery footballer using clues. Each wrong guess reveals a new clue, and faster guesses earn more points. Today's quiz features a World Cup star.
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Scotland's Italia 90 campaign: Another hard luck story
Scotland's 1990 World Cup campaign in Italy, set to Pavarotti's Nessun Dorma, saw them lose to debutants Costa Rica, beat Sweden, and fall to Brazil. Despite a third-place finish in the group, they failed to advance, adding to a history of near misses.
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Every FIFA World Cup Opening Goal Scorer
From Lucien Laurent in 1930 to Julian Quinones in 2026, a look at every player who scored the first goal of a FIFA World Cup tournament. No team that scored the opening goal has ever won the trophy.
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Oldest surviving World Cup-winning players
A list of the oldest living FIFA World Cup-winning players, including Dino Sani (94), Pepe (91), and Moacir (90), updated as of 11 June 2026.
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Wynalda, Balboa Reflect on 1994 Reunion and USA's World Cup Opener
USA icons Eric Wynalda and Marcelo Balboa discuss the 30-year reunion of the 1994 World Cup team and the significance of Wynalda's equalizer against Switzerland. They compare the current squad's experience to their own journey, highlighting the growth of U.S. soccer.