How World Cup stars pushing 40 are defying their biological clocks

FIFA stars pushing 40 are defying biological clocks

Why it's hard for the World Cup's aging stars to hang up their cleats

How old is too old to play in a World Cup? Age has been a point of discussion in this Cup, with legends like Cristiano Ronaldo playing at ag

How Football Carries the Stories Conflict Leaves Behind

Around a quarter of the 1,248 players at the 2026 World Cup were born outside the country they are representing, the highest proportion ever

2026 World Cup: Heavyweights Set for Blockbuster Quarterfinals

France enters the last eight as one of the tournament’s most convincing teams. Four former champions are still standing in the World Cup, bu

Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s

Argentina’s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worth I would be s

Key facts and statistics for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you starte