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World Cup A-Z. G: Gijón: A Disgrace that Changed the Format of Football

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.

By The Gaffer · June 20, 2026

Which countries competed at the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay? Egypt missed their boat and European teams didn't fancy the travel.

By The Gaffer · June 19, 2026

The Divine Ponytail. Buddhist. Goalscorer. Icon.

By The Gaffer · June 16, 2026

Cape Verde v Spain, an all-time World Cup upset.