Discover the greatest national teams in FIFA World Cup history, their titles, records, and the lasting legacy they left on the game.

The FIFA World Cup is the greatest stage for soccer drama. There have been numerous dramatic comebacks throughout World Cup history that have made for great viewing. The greatest comebacks in FIFA ...

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful expression, and the breaking of systemic barriers. For decades, global football ...

The 2026 World Cup final pits Argentina against Spain and the winner will mark just the 23rd in the history of the tournament. But has your country ever won a World Cup? La Roja already boasts one ...

First contested way back in 1930, the World Cup has seen over 1,000 matches played out (1,068 to be precise at the conclusion of the 2026 edition). While every World Cup game means everything to the ...

Along with having the most World Cup wins compared to any other nation (5), Brazil is also the only team on the planet to qualify for every single iteration of the tournament. The country hasn’t won ...

Lionel Messi had crossed off virtually every item on his career checklist but one entering the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Affectionately known as "La Pulga," or "The Flea" in Spanish, Messi has ...

Over almost 100 years of history, the list of the World Cup all-time goalscorers has suffered several modifications, specially in recent editions. Since the first edition in 1930, the World Cup has ...

Sports journalist who grew up in Dallas, TX. Lover of all things sports, she got her degree from Texas Tech University (Wreck ‘em Tech!) in 2011. Joined Diario AS USA in 2021 and now covers mostly ...

Brazil's players, with Pele pictured third from right, before the 1970 World Cup final Jerry Cooke/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images This article is part of our Style of Play series, an exploration ...