Tag: Football History

Yūto Nagatomo Becomes First Asian to Play Five World Cups

Japan's Yūto Nagatomo became the first Asian footballer to play in five FIFA World Cups, marking an unforgettable milestone during Japan's draw against Sweden.

Mbappe Equals Klose, Eyes Messi's World Cup Record

Kylian Mbappe continued his remarkable World Cup journey by scoring twice in France's 3-0 win over Iraq, equalling Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 World Cup goals. The French captain now trails Lionel Messi's all-time record of 18 goals by just two and is rapidly closing in on football history.

Netherlands Reach Historic 100 World Cup Goals

The Netherlands became the eighth nation to score 100 FIFA World Cup goals, reaching the milestone during their 5-1 victory over Sweden in Houston.

Have achieved all my dreams, everything is a bonus now, says Lionel Messi after equalling World Cup record

Age Is Just a Number: Cape Verde’s Vozinha Stuns Spain in Historic World Cup Debut

96 Years Later: USA and Paraguay Renew a Historic World Cup Rivalry