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World Cup A-Z. Just Fontaine and the Golden Boot to Beat Them All

By The Gaffer · June 27, 2026

13 goals in a single World Cup? Seems impossible, but Just Fontaine did just that in 1958.

By The Gaffer · June 26, 2026

There is always some scandal or corruption taking place around Italy when they win the World Cup.

By The Gaffer · June 25, 2026

The Hand of God. A moment in time. 1986 World Cup.

By The Gaffer · June 23, 2026

The perfect score for two European teams to knock out an African team at the 1982 World Cup.

By The Gaffer · June 22, 2026

Fritz Walter loved playing in the rain. The Miracle of Bern proved it in 1954.