HistoryFrom historic World Cup debuts and emotional first victories, to new stars and the brilliance of legends - relive the defining moments of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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HistoryThe biggest World Cup in history produced numbers to match. Forty-eight teams, 104 games and three host countries delivered a record 308 goals before Spain were crowned champions.
HistoryThe 2026 FIFA World Cup marked stamped the stars of the next generation, but it was also the farewell for some of the game's all-time greats.
‘King’ Otto began the World Cup 2026 on the categorical throne and finished it in fifth. Herr Rehhagel, who guided Greece at the age of 71 in 2010, now trails Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz (73 years and 124 days), South Africa’s Hugo Broos (74 years and 79
HistoryImage source, Getty Images Image caption, Rodri became the first Spanish winner of the Golden Ball since the award was introduced in 1978
England great Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75 after a period of illness.