The Unexpected History of the World Cup Trophy

Here's a brief history of soccer's most coveted prize, from the Jules Rimet Trophy to the Louis Vuitton trunk it arrives in ...
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Lionel Messi, Pau Cubarsi and The 10 Best Players of World Cup 2026

These names shone brighter than the rest in the tournament ...

Complete list of FIFA World Cup champions by year since 1930

From Uruguay's historic triumph in 1930 to the unforgettable FIFA World Cup finals that shaped soccer history, discover every ...

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

The history of African performances at the men’s football World Cup is a story of resilience, technical skill, joyful ...

Even with loss, Kylian Mbappé's World Cup legacy among the best: Goals and stats

Kylian Mbappé has dominated the World Cup, and even though France won't win the 2026 title, he still is one of the best to play in the tournament.
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The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament

Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Welcome to the first full week of World Cup knockout ...

From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories

Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
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Shakira celebrates huge milestone ahead of FIFA World Cup halftime showPublished on: July 20, 2026 7:49 AM

Pakistan, July 20 -- Shakira is riding a wave of success as she prepares to make history at the first-ever FIFA World Cup ...