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Jordan Score First-Ever World Cup Goal in Debut Match
Jordan have scored their first-ever goal in their first-ever FIFA World Cup match.
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Mbappé ties Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with 57 goals
Kylian Mbappé has scored his 57th goal for France, tying Olivier Giroud's record as the nation's all-time leading scorer.
History
Top scorers in World Cup history: Klose and Messi lead
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.
Teams
Jordan's World Cup debut: From Redknapp to Messi
Jordan makes their World Cup debut in 2026 after decades of near misses and strategic overhauls. The team faces Austria and possibly Argentina, with a journey marked by English coaches Ray Wilkins and Harry Redknapp, and a shift toward long-term development.
Matches
Cabo Verde earn first-ever World Cup point
Cabo Verde have secured their first-ever point in a FIFA World Cup match, marking a historic achievement for the nation.
History
Two World Cup Trophies: The Story Behind the Designs
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.
Matches
Scotland Secures First World Cup Win Since 1998
Scotland achieved their first goal and first win at the World Cup since 1998. Fans are voting for the Man of the Match.
History
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!'
History
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.
History
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.
History
Oldest players to make a FIFA World Cup appearance
A ranked list of the oldest men to play in a FIFA World Cup match, led by Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary at 45 years and 161 days. The list includes goalkeepers, outfield players, and multiple World Cup veterans.
History
England's 1966 World Cup win: Legacy 60 years on
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.
History
Pelé Holds Record for Most FIFA World Cup Titles
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.