Emilio Butragueno recalls his four-goal performance against Denmark in the 1986 World Cup round of 16, a match he says changed his career. The Spanish striker discusses the pivotal 5-1 victory, the influence of Johan Cruyff, and the aftermath of the historic game.
England usually play in white but famously won the 1966 World Cup in red. Statistics may reveal which color brings better results.
England's World Cup campaign begins on June 17 against Croatia. Test your knowledge of their previous opening games with our quiz.
Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi are the joint all-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history with 16 goals each. The list includes legends like Ronaldo, Pele, Gerd Muller, and Just Fontaine.
Scotland players Findlay Curtis and Craig Gordon watch footage of the team's performance at the 1998 World Cup in France, reflecting on a historic tournament appearance.
The Football Daily podcast launches a World Cup quiz ahead of England's 2026 opener against Croatia. Test your memory of the 2018 semi-final starting lineup.
A ranking of the quickest goals scored by substitutes in FIFA World Cup history, led by Uruguay's Richard Morales who scored 16 seconds after coming on in 2002. The list includes players from Sweden, Denmark, Poland, France, Cameroon, Russia, England, Netherlands, and the United States.
The original Jules Rimet Trophy was replaced after Brazil won it permanently in 1970, then stolen and melted down. The current trophy, designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, has been awarded since 1974 and is never permanently given to any nation.
Test your football knowledge by naming the all-time leading scorer from each of the top 20 FIFA-ranked nations. This quiz marks day five of the World Cup and challenges fans to recall the most prolific goalscorers in football history.
BBC Sport launches the eighth edition of its 'Who Am I?' football quiz. Players must identify a World Cup star using clues, earning points for fewer guesses. New quizzes appear daily.
