When Giorgio Chiellini pulled down his jersey collar to show the referee his neck, the scene looked like a child complaining to a school teacher. This colossal Italian defender -- a man who, ...

France head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the favourites after finishing runners-up to Argentina in Qatar four years ...

In 2010 the World Cup visited the second largest continent by land mass, the place of the origin of our species: Africa.

The government in Nuevo León, Mexico, is inviting South Korea fans to Monterrey for the World Cup. There is already a deep ...

Explore the most infamous World Cup mistakes in history, from shocking own goals and penalty misses to controversial ...

As Wembley prepares to host the 145th final on Saturday, Telegraph Sport ranks the best memories from the world’s oldest cup ...

After winning their second title in 2018 and falling agonisingly short in the 2022 final, France are expected to go deep in ...

Czechia has endured a sporadic World Cup history. A regular presence in the tournament’s early years under the banner of ...

The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Didier Deschamps became the third man to win as player and coach when France, inspired by Antoine Griezmann, won their second ...

The World Cup was returning to a country that had been the focal point of a 20th century global conflict the likes of which ...

Italy and France in Berlin The 2006 final at 2006 FIFA World Cup Final felt tense from the opening whistle. France scored ...