This is the eighth in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. The previous articles have looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 193 8, Uruguay in ...

Former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Martin Peters, who scored England's second goal in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, has died aged 76 following a long battle against Alzheimer's ...

Read through England's World Cup history, records and memorable moments. Follow their road to the tournament with the latest on their fixtures, group and coach. England have secured their place at the ...

The first UEFA team to qualify for the 2026 finals, England have reached an eighth consecutive World Cup since failing to reach USA 1994.

Former Germany goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski, who conceded a controversial Geoff Hurst 'ghost-goal' at the 1966 World Cup final, has died at the age of 84, his family told AFP subsidiary SID on Monday.

Dietmar 'Didi' Hamann claimed a piece of football history when he fired home a free-kick in the 14th minute of Germany's 2002 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier away to England. It would prove to be the only ...