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World Cup Winners History-1777297914](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-World-Cup-Winners-History-1777297914.png?quality=80) ## **Group K:** **Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
World Cup, when it was coached by Walid Regragui, [Morocco made history](/opinions/2022/12/15/morocco-was-the-feel-good-story-we-did-not-know-we-needed) as the first semifinalist at the tournament from Africa. Morocco topped its group ahead of Croatia and Belgium, then shocked Spain
World Cup. "For me, Messi is the best player in history and Cristiano is the greatest goalscorer in history," Spanish football expert Guillem Balague says. And Deco, who played with Ronaldo for Portugal
history](/sports/2022/12/10/world-cup-2022-moroccos-road-to-the-semi-final) by becoming the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar, eliminating Spain and Portugal
Portugal’s infamous 2006 clash with the Netherlands, which produced four sendings-off, has seen more expulsions in a World Cup game. For comparison, the entire 2022 World Cup in Qatar saw only four
World Cup history would come in a close 11th. There's no room for Garrincha either, the dazzling bowlegged Brazilian winger, or Roberto Baggio, a true Italian icon, and France striker Just Fontaine, who netted
Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama ### What's new? Even before the opening ceremony, this World Cup will be one for the history
history. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five key talking points: ## World Cup across three countries, in a first All men’s World Cup editions between
Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras, on June 6. **Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images** Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP via Getty Images It's the World Cup's world
World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be the biggest one in history — with more teams and matches across more cities than ever. The tournament begins on June 11 and runs through July
Portugal, Prestianni was accused of hurling verbal insults towards Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. He denied using abusive language and said on social media that he was “misunderstood”. The original penalty was handed
Portugal on Tuesday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2200x2200+430+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Ff4%2F6781e8b44b849f35609741f26750%2Fusmnt-032701-9.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/28/nx-s1-5764272/world-cup-usmnt-us-soccer-belgium-portugal) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Does the U.S. have a chance in the World Cup? 2 important games will provide clues](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/28/nx-s1-5764272/world-cup-usmnt-us-soccer-belgium-portugal) Together, these
World Cup triumph. With that in mind, Ronaldo's Barcelona transfer pips his Inter move to come in at eight. If his mesmerising spell in Blaugrana had lasted longer, it would be a lot higher
history. The 23rd edition, which will be played in an expanded 48-team tournament, begins its 104 matches with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. Argentina are the defending champions, having lifted the trophy
history, it will be jointly hosted by three countries - Mexico, Canada and the United States. The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state
Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26131781003576-1779196260.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo is popular on and off the field [File
Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional do Jamor in Oeiras, on June 6.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3797x3797+950+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fca%2F65%2F9b2835854a6f8889bc9ebace27bd%2Fgettyimages-2279550269.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/11/nx-s1-5851670/world-cup-2026-guide-players) ### [Soccer Edition](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert](https://www.npr.org
Portugal, but has said he believes the team could pull off a shock win. "This is a team that can compete with the world's best," insists Batson. "It's going to have home support
Portugal will look wavy in this kit inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, which borders the country. Roberto Martinez's men had a mixed qualifying campaign, with a 9-1 thrashing of Armenia followed
history suggests it is unlikely the 2026 Golden Boot will be won by somebody aged 30 or above. It has only happened once, when Davor Suker scored six goals aged 30 at France