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The FIFA World Cup, often simply called the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The tournament has been held every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not held because of the Second World War. The reigning champions are Argentina, who won their third title at the 2022 tournament.

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Southgate: My family convinced me to stay after Doha defeat Gareth Southgate says his family played a part in him staying on as England manager. They convinced him to give the job one more go after England were knocked out by France in the quarter finals of the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 9 hours ago

Football in 2023: What can we expect from the world's most popular sport this year? Title races heating up, another World Cup and two of England's biggest clubs being sold. What can we expect from football in 2023? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:06Published 12 hours ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: What legacy will it leave for Qatar? One of the best World Cups of all time, but what legacy will it leave on the country of its hosts, Qatar? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:02Published 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: How Qatar delivered on its promise One of the best World Cups of all time, but how did Qatar deliver on its promise to give us an amazing tournament? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:05Published 3 weeks ago

Brazil legend Pele's connection with 'City Of Joy' Kolkata \| Pele passes away \| Oneindia News*Sports Brazilian king of soccer Pele has passed away at the age of 82. The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. He had been hospitalized for the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:21Published on December 30, 2022

Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82 Brazil football great Pelé has died at the age of 82. The three-time World Cup winner had been in hospital in São Paulo since late November. Pelé burst on to the global scene as a 17-year-old at the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:53Published on December 30, 2022

Watch: Argentines get Lionel Messi tattoos after World Cup win Grateful fans are heading to tattoo shops in Buenos Aires to ink onto their skin the unforgettable moment football captain Lionel Messi lift the World Cup trophy. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 25, 2022

No Comment: World Cup heroes return home The World Cup 2022 is over and here is how the top three teams celebrated. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 23, 2022

Argentina honours Lionel Messi and Albiceleste on mural In the wake of Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup, Buenos Aires is paying tribute to the men who represented the country. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 23, 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: What it means to win a World Cup Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar after a 36 year wait, but what does it mean to them to lift the trophy for the first time in so long? Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:06Published on December 22, 2022

Watch: Argentine world cup celebrations end in violence Millions of jubilant fans turned out on Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires had to be.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 21, 2022

Messi Evacuated By Helicopter After Crowds Swarm Team Bus \| Oneindia News *International Argentina's huge victory in the FIFA World cup this year has left millions of fans in the country ecstatic. After storming the streets post the FIFA win, the fans how swarmed the team bus. Millions of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:29Published on December 21, 2022

Watch: French national football team receive warm welcome in Paris despite loss The French national football team received a warm welcome when they appeared on the balcony of the Crillon Hotel in Paris Monday night, a day after they lost to Argentina in the World Cup finals in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 20, 2022

Feeling 'Bleu': A somber, yet festive return for France following exceptional World Cup final Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:08Published on December 20, 2022

Thousands cheer return of runner-up French team following one of the greatest World Cup finals ever Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:58Published on December 20, 2022

Argentine World Cup winners greet thousands in Buenos Aires Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:17Published on December 20, 2022

Ukrainians watch World Cup final in Kyiv despite power outages Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published on December 20, 2022

Thousands of French football fans welcome home World Cup runners-up Les Bleus The French National football team is back on home soil -- to the cheers and admiration of airport staff and the rest of the nation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published on December 20, 2022

Watch Lionel Messi and Team Return Home to Ecstatic Fans Lionel Messi’s Argentina squad have returned to a jubilant Buenos Aires after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Report by Braybrooks. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:03Published on December 20, 2022

Argentina declares Bank holiday as World Cup champions arrive in Buenos Aires The Argentine football team have returned to a hero’s welcome in Buenos Aires after they won the World Cup in Qatar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 20, 2022

Watch: football fans around the world celebrate Argentina's World Cup victory Celebrations took place all over the world as fans of Argentina marked an historic 4-2 win on penalties over France in the World Cup final. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on December 19, 2022

PM hits out at football pundit Neville after TV criticism Rishi Sunak hits back at former England footballer Gary Neville over claims workers in the UK were being exploited. The prime minister tells broadcasters: "I don't think that's right at all" after the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:11Published on December 19, 2022

Qatar gripped by 'Messi mania' as Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win Argentina fans saw their team win the World Cup for the first time in 36 years when they beat France 4-2 on penalties in Qatar. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 19, 2022

Watch: Open-top bus parade in Doha for Argentina’s World Cup champions Argentina’s World Cup champions squad celebrated their victory on an open-top bus parade along Lusail Boulevard in Doha on Sunday evening after beating France in the final. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 19, 2022

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