Brazil international Juliano Belletti has fiercely defended the legacy of Ronaldinho, claiming that modern icon Neymar merely executed what the 2002 World Cup winner originally invented. Speaking in the wake of the Seleção's emotional 2026 World Cup exit,

From Pele to Cafu, discover Brazil's triumphs and emotional moments that define their journey to becoming World Cup champions in 1994 and again in 2002.

It took 24 years, but the United States men's national team finally won a knockout stage match at a men's FIFA World Cup.

After a 24-year drought, the United States men's national team have won a knockout round game at the FIFA World Cup.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N,J. (AP) — France's last World Cup match against Senegal set off dancing in the streets of Dakar. Les Bleus were the defending champions when the Lions of Teranga's 1-0 upset win in the 2002 opener caused Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade to declare a national holiday.

On the verge of retirement after devastating injuries and a humiliating World Cup final defeat in 1998, Ronaldo Nazario faced the collapse of his dreams and Brazil’s hopes. Yet against all odds, he returned in 2002 to lead Brazil through upsets,

San Jose Earthquakes coach Bruce Arena, who led U.S. to World Cup quarterfinals in 2002, called Americans’ knockout-round victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina ‘a professional win.’

This weekend, England faces the ultimate road game at this World Cup. Sunday's round of 16 matchup against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium will present challenges above and beyond what the Three Lions have faced so far.