Sorry for the delay on this one, team - had to wait for the tournament to play out so that I could write it! It's been epic. Thanks so much for joining me for the journey. Please let me know if you…
In our twenty-second file, we travel to Qatar, 2022 — where the World Cup entered unfamiliar territory and delivered one of its greatest endings.Played in the middle of the club season and surrounded…
In our twenty-first file, we travel to Russia, 2018 — where a new generation announced itself on the World Cup stage.This was a tournament of dramatic late goals, penalty shootouts, shocking exits,…
In our twentieth file, we travel to Brazil, 2014 — where football’s most famous nation welcomed the World Cup home.The tournament arrived with huge expectations, packed stadiums, unforgettable goals,…
In our nineteenth file, we travel to South Africa, 2010 — where the World Cup came to Africa for the very first time.From the roar of the vuvuzelas to the colour and energy filling the stadiums, this…
In our eighteenth file, we travel to Germany, 2006, where the World Cup became a month-long celebration of all things football.Fans from around the world filled Germany’s streets and stadiums,…
In our seventeenth file, we travel to South Korea and Japan, 2002 — where the World Cup broke new ground and delivered surprises at every turn. For the first time, the tournament came to Asia — and…
In our sixteenth file, we travel to France, 1998 — where new nations emerged, old powers collided, and the host country dared to dream. For the first time, 32 teams arrived to compete for football’s…
In our fifteenth file, we travel to the United States, 1994 — where the World Cup arrived in a country still learning to love the game. Many doubted whether football could capture America’s attention,…
In our fourteenth file, we travel to Italy, 1990 — where the World Cup became tense, tactical, and unforgettable.After the magic and chaos of Mexico 1986, football returned to one of the game’s great…
