The World Cup is the most prestigious competition in football.It takes place every four years to senior international teams, with modern tournaments being made up of 32 teams from across the world,

Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.

The goals, the games and the downright weird — a look back at all 22 World Cups and the most interesting facts and figures to have emerged

Adidas’ Trionda is the match ball that will be used in the upcoming FIFA World Cup that takes place from 11 June to 19 July. Here are some of the features that make it possibly the most technologically advanced ball in the history of football.

Brazil, the most successful FIFA World Cups, faces pressure to secure a sixth win The iconic yellow jersey symbolizes both pride and burden.

Expansion to 48 teams provides the best chance yet for smaller nations to reach the World Cup, including those who have never done so before.