A month out from the 1000th World Cup game at the 2026 tournament, FIFA highlights the landmark fixtures which have taken place in the event's history.

The FIFA World Cup has grown from a 13-team tournament in 1930 into a global event. The competition has evolved in format, scale and global impact over nearly a century. The 2026 World Cup in North America is set to be the largest in history. WASHINGTON, D ...

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 19:

Do democracies perform better than authoritarian regimes at the FIFA World Cup? Since 1982, every FIFA World Cup winner has been a democracy. Analysis using Polity and Freedom House data shows democra

Here are the FIFA World Cup winners by year. Brazil has won five tournaments, with Germany and Italy having taking home four trophies.

Canada had the most touches in the opposition box in World Cup history, while Guadalajara set the record for most World Cup games without a goalless draw.

Check out the full game highlights between Switzerland and Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. Announced by Darren Fletcher and Owen Hargreaves.

After seeing a first-half penalty saved, Lionel Messi sparked Argentina's comeback with an assist and a goal against Egypt, moving to the top of the Golden Boot standings while extending his FIFA World Cup scoring record.