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David Trezeguet, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, sat down with the ballondor.com team for an in-depth interview: the contenders for the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé’s role, his time with the French national team, and much more.

In an exclusive interview with Ballondor.com, David Trezeguet opens up about his career with the French national team, his time at Juventus, and the World Cup. A tournament our 5-time nominee won in 1998.

In their first ever World Cup, Cape Verde stunned one of the tournament favourites by securing a goalless draw against Spain, in a historic performance led by goalkeeper Vozinha.

Driven by a generation brimming with talent and led by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese national team begins its 2026 World Cup campaign in pursuit of an unprecedented goal: to win the first World Cup title in its history.

Nominated for the 2025 Kopa Trophy, midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi delivered a solid performance against Brazil (1-1) during his World Cup debut with Morocco.

This summer a record number of brothers will participate in the World Cup, with Kopa nominee Desiré Doue among them.

For the first time in history, Cape Verde has qualified for the World Cup. This is the story of a small nation made up of islands scattered across the globe, whose national team was built on the diaspora, resilience and an identity that transcends borders – and which now dreams of competing on the biggest stage in world football.

As the most successful team and the top goalscorer in World Cup history, Brazil begins its 2026 campaign carrying the weight of a tradition built up over almost a century. Under Ancelotti’s leadership, the Seleção take to the pitch in pursuit of their long-awaited sixth title, whilst seeking to add to a collection of records that already places them at the pinnacle of the tournament’s history.

Since the inception of Ballon d’Or in 1956 there have been 14 reigning recipients of the famed award who have gone to a World Cup, burdened or bolstered by being considered the best player on the planet. Here’s how each fared.

Out of a job since leaving FC Barcelona in 2024, Xavi has agreed to look back for France Football and Ballondor.com (in January 2025) on his footballing philosophy, his ambitions as a manager, Barça, and the Spanish national team. Video interview.

Another successful World Cup campaign will see the Real Madrid star hailed at France’s all-time record goalscorer.

In a world of football without borders, more and more young talents with Brazilian roots are growing up far from home and have to decide which shirt to wear. From Enzo Alves to Renato Marin, and including promising players scattered across Europe, Asia and North America, the CBF faces a new challenge: convincing the next generation to choose the Yellow Jersey.

In January 2025, in his home in Barcelona, Brazilian winger Raphinha welcomed France Football and Ballondor.com to discuss his ambitions, his journey, and his new status as one of the best attackers in the world.

Brazil and Morocco are set to face each other again at the 2026 World Cup in a clash that pits two of the most talented national teams on the planet against one another. Ahead of the Seleção’s opening match, we look back at the three previous encounters between the two nations and how the history of this rivalry has unfolded.

An exclusive look at the select group of legends who have gone on to become world champions and win the Ballon d’Or throughout history.

Luis Díaz heads Colombia’s 26-man squad for their first World Cup. We take a look at the statistics that show why the Bayern Munich player is in the best form of his career.

In an intimate conversation, ‘Fideo’ speaks candidly about his dream of winning the Copa Libertadores, the importance of mental health, his views on the new generation of the Argentina national team, and his golden years in Europe.

Four Ballon d’Or nominated superstars are primed to participate in their first World Cup tournament. The expectation on each to perform is almost too much to bear.

The 2026 World Cup will mark the end of a golden era in the history of the Ballon d'Or. We take a look at the legends who will be playing in their final World Cup.

With the World Cup just around the corner, we explore the DNA of Uruguayan football: a spirit of pride that turns adversity into triumph and aims to guide the 'Celeste' to another world title.