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For decades, the World Cup has provided iconic moments that transcend the world of sports.

Two bald men, one comb: Arch-rivals Argentina and England When England and Argentina face off, it is about far more than just football. Legendary moments—such as Maradona’s “Hand of God,” Beckham’s fateful match, and the Falklands War—have shaped this rivalry over the decades. Now, in the World Cup semi-final, both teams are writing the next chapter of one of football’s greatest stories.

Two bald men, one comb: Arch-rivals Argentina and England

Blast from the past: German Team photoshooting 2010 Legendary photo shoot with the German national team for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, photographed by renowned photographer Hans-Jürgen Schmidt.

Blast from the past: German Team photoshooting 2010

Retro photo shoots Retro photo shoots

Retro photo shoots

The oldest players in the history of the FIFA World Cup At an advanced age for a footballer, it is usually only goalkeepers who manage to compete at the highest level in a World Cup. Nevertheless, a forward has also made it onto the list of the oldest World Cup players of all time.

The oldest players in the history of the FIFA World Cup

DFB World Cup Jerseys Through the Ages

DFB World Cup Jerseys Through the Ages

Legendary moments in World Cup history (focus: Mexico & USA) This selection of images showcases the most defining moments of the 1970 FIFA World Cup, the 1986 FIFA World Cup, and the 1994 FIFA World Cup. It captures moments when players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Roberto Baggio made football history.

Legendary moments in World Cup history (focus: Mexico & USA)

The World Cup balls of the Soccer World Cup The ball is round and yet there are many different variations. The World Cup in Qatar is just around the corner and we take a closer look at our favorite piece of gaming equipment and look back on 92 years
World Cup Ball History.

The World Cup balls of the Soccer World Cup

Wembley 1966 - A goal that would no longer exist today In or not? This can sometimes be debated for half a century, as with the Wembley goal. The World Cup has written many unique stories in its 20 tournaments, but hardly any tournament is reduced to one scene as much as the 1966 World Cup - that one shot by Geoff Hurst in the 101st minute of the final. Shot, bottom of the bar, impact on the ground, back on the field: What happened in a few seconds has been discussed for more than half a century.

Wembley 1966 - A goal that would no longer exist today