I’ll wait (60 years apparently).
Soccer
Was Tony Popović right to replace goalkeepers for the penalty shootout against Egypt? Daryl Dao says yes
You win some, you lose some.
Route None on the controversial change of host for the 1986 World Cup
Since we’re talking about World Cup corruption at a tournament (co-)hosted by Mexico
cm9798.co.uk played a save with a team made up of World Cup Managers. They were set up as an international team and you played in the 1998 World Cup.
TIL: The Isles of Scilly Football League is the the smallest in the world with only two clubs: Woolpack Wanderers and Garrison Gunners.
I’m hella late with this but I just found a rendition of Ba Ba Black Sheep by Joseph Langabel for the England vs. Ghana (here’s his original version). I love that guy.
Beautiful art from No Score Draws to commemorate Cabo Verde’s first ever goal at a World Cup, scored from a long range free kick by Kevin Pina.
A Playrface guide to the 2026 World Cup: Group L
The last group in the tournament and it features heavyweights and nations desperate for better form.
A Playrface guide to the 2026 World Cup: Group G
World Cup knockout football is guaranteed for at least one first-timer.
A Playrface guide to the 2026 World Cup: Group F
An eclectic mix where anyone could break out of the group.