Do Americans need everything explaining to them? 🤦‍♂️

The World Cup 1998 team of the tournament... How times have changed!

Looking forward to watching some Brazilian magic later 🇧🇷🪄

Olivier Giroud: "It was an improvement going from Arsenal to Chelsea and I knew I would have the opportunity to win some trophies. To win the Europa League 1 year after winning the World Cup is great for me. I made the right decision."

Did you know? Switzerland became the first and only team to be eliminated from the World Cup without conceding a single goal in 2006.

Spain won the 2010 World Cup scoring just 8 goals the whole tournament... Group stage: Spain 0-1 Switzerland Spain 2-0 Honduras Spain 2-1 Chile Round of 16: Spain 1-0 Portugal Quarter-final: Spain 1-0 Paraguay Semi-final: Spain 1-0 Germany Final: Spain 1-0 Netherlands (AET)

USA will show everyone why they’re going to win the World Cup 🇺🇸

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I put up photos of Ronaldo in my room. Ronaldo was the man. Not only because of his step-overs and goals in the World Cup but because he was brilliant on every level. He was what I wanted to be."

Buffon: "I want to play until I'm 50. If Italy don't qualify for this World Cup, I guess I'll wait for the next one."

Neymar on his 2014 World Cup injury: "The doctor told me, 'The bad news is your World Cup is over.' I burst into tears, saying, 'What's the good news then?' He said: 'Close to two centimetres, you wouldn't be walking anymore.' I cried, I was sad to leave the World Cup, sad to be injured."

Jorginho: "It's ridiculous that a Euro title doesn't give you an automatic berth to the World Cup."

Nikola Kalinic refused to come on as a substitute during Croatia's opening game against Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup, reportedly unhappy about being on the bench in the first place. The following day he was sent home. Croatia went on to reach the final. Kalinic watched it from his sofa. Don't be like Kalinic.

Even in the greatest moment of his career, after scoring the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final, Gotze did not forget that his best friend Marco Reus had missed the entire tournament through injury. He sought him out straight away. Friendship is everything.

David Villa in 2 years: - Euro 2008 Top Scorer - Euro 2008 Winner - World Cup 2010 Top Scorer - World Cup 2010 Winner He did more in a two year period than most countries in their entire history.

Olivier Giroud: "I was so jealous of the Germans at Arsenal. Sometimes Mesut Ozil would lose in training but would say, 'shhh, shhh, I'm a World Champion'."

Hazard: "Olivier is the best target man in the world, it's a pleasure to play with him." Fabregas: "What a pro you are, all young players should have you as a role model." Griezmann: "I love Olivier Giroud, he's a good player and helped us win the World Cup."

FIFA wanted a World Cup every two years. UEFA said no. CONMEBOL said no. Fans said no. Players said no. The 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico went ahead as normal. Every four years. As it should be. Glad common sense won.

South Korea will be looking to start off their World Cup in style against Czech Republic 🇨🇿🤞

Valentin Barco made his Boca debut at 16, initially as a left back before evolving into a more attacking role in midfield and out wide. By 18 he was one of Boca's standout players and helped the club reach the Copa Libertadores final. In January 2024, he moved to Europe. After a difficult first year finding his feet, he landed at Racing Strasbourg where Liam Rosenior reinvented him as a central midfielder. From there, everything accelerated. Lionel Scaloni called him up for the World Cup, handed him the number 8 shirt, and Chelsea secured his transfer. Today he scored a stunning goal against Iceland in Argentina's final friendly before the tournament. Argentina and central midfielders. It genuinely needs to be studied.