Before Zidane’s golden generation there was Platini’s Magic Square. Kylian Mbappe is the product of a brave decision France took after Zidane and the other greats bowed out. In the 2026 World Cup, he leads the strongest squad and the most consistent team of the decade
Football tactics don’t disappear; they mutate. Spain’s famed Tiki-taka has now given way to a faster, more vertical modern game under Luis de la Fuente
Japan and Ecuador lead an extraordinary line-up of dark horses, with Morocco's success at Qatar 2022 setting a new benchmark
The World Cup has always punished certainty. Three cases from history
Results 1-4 for World Cup Football 2026