Benjamin Pavard's sensational goal for France against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup round of 16 is remembered as one of the tournament's finest. The right-back's curling strike drew France level at 2-2, helping them to a 4-3 victory en route to winning the World Cup. Pavard's goal won the Goal of the Tournament award.
England's 1966 World Cup victory remains their only major trophy. As the longest drought among World Cup winners, the win's meaning in 2026 is examined through interviews with those present.
Brazilian legend Pelé remains the only player to win three FIFA World Cups, a record unmatched since 1970. With the next tournament days away, his legacy endures.
As the 2006 FIFA World Cup marks its 20th anniversary, players set to compete in the 2026 tournament reflect on their memories of the event. The video features stars recalling iconic moments from the 2006 edition.
Andrés Iniesta scored the winning goal in the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, securing Spain's first-ever title. His strike in extra time against the Netherlands cemented his place in football history.
Before the 1998 World Cup, England players were given mobile phones, but Steve McManaman was not impressed by the quality. The anecdote highlights the era's technology and team dynamics.
Former England goalkeeper Joe Hart has spoken about the challenges of facing the controversial Jabulani ball during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, describing its unpredictable flight as a significant challenge for goalkeepers.
During the 1998 World Cup, England footballers Alan Shearer and Michael Owen took a break to play golf. The anecdote highlights their lighter side, though their football skills far outshone their golf game.
Tom English reflects on Scotland's 1978 World Cup campaign, a story of national optimism and subsequent disappointment that still holds a mesmeric quality decades later.
Former England players and staff from the 2006 'Golden Generation' recall how manager Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to balance Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in midfield, a challenge that defined an era.
