SURPISES: Morocco became the first African team to advance to the second round. FORMAT: Four teams in six groups in the preliminary stage, group winners, runners-up and two best third-place teams ...

Former Mexico defender Fernando Quirarte recalls his rapport with the fans at the 1986 World Cup on home soil and lessons for the 2026 team. “That moment is still fresh in my mind,” recounted Fernando ...

One of the greatest players in the history of the game, the legendary Diego Armando Maradona was born on this day 63 years ago. The Argentina forward mesmerised fans throughout his illustrious career ...