My pre-World Cup prediction has come true: the champion was always likely to be a repeat winner.
In 96 years of World Cup history, only eight of FIFAโs 211 member associations have ever lifted the trophy. Thatโs an incredibly exclusive club, and this tournament has once again shown how difficult it is for a new nation to break through.
Beyond those eight champions, only three other countries have even reached a World Cup final. The path to footballโs biggest prize remains reserved for a very small, elite group.
BIG ๐ฃ : New Zealand Football announces a historic two-match friendly series in November FIFA international window. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ค๐ณ๐ฟ #90ndstoppage
Announcement made as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modiโs visit to NZ, a first from India after 40 years.
Friendlies part of the initiative called - โ100 years of unity through sports.โ
๐จ๐๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ: Senne Lammens on his error:
โDe Gea called to encourage me, he told me as a young keeper you are bound to make mistakes but it should not weigh you down. His words raised my moral because it was very hard for me to deal with. I thank him.
(@DanJames)
This Mumbai cafe manager has the most unexpected story
At 2:30 PM, three guests came for breakfast and kept waiting outside the cafe. The staff had no idea who they were waiting for.
Around 6 PM, Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon finally arrived. They had chai, bun maska and some light snacks. Within minutes, police, bodyguards and a huge crowd showed up, so they left after just 10-15 minutes.
The best part? The manager only Googled them later and said, "Tab pata chala Tom toh Spider-Man wale actor hain." ๐ญโ
Imagine serving Christopher Nolan, Spider-Man and Jason Bourne... and finding out after they leave!
#TheOdyssey
๐จ๐ต๐น Jorge Jesus to become new Portugal head coach, here we go! Heโs accepted to take over after Roberto Martรญnez. ๐ซฑ๐ปโ๐ซฒ๐ผ
Jorge Jesus will lead the project for Nations League, Euro 2028 and next World Cup. ๐
Heโs won Saudi Pro League title at Al Nassr this season with Cristiano.
๐จ๐ฃ Egypt's Coach Hossam Hassan couldn't control himself after full-time:
"I will say what's on my mind regardless of the consequence, this was clearly a rigged match and the whole world saw it"
"And I want to say one more thing, if they want them [Argentina] to win so bad, why call everyone to come and participate?"
๐จ๐จ Egyptโs Ziko: โThe referee is unfair, God is sufficient for me and the best disposer of affairs. He's wasting the effort of an entire nationโ.
โThe cup is being given to Argentina. They win the World Cupโ.
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