A modern homage to the 1970 Telstar, it featured pixelated black graphics referencing Russia’s digital era. Equipped with a chip inside, it was the first smart World Cup ball. It was composed of six panels that provided for a smoother surface, with a differently designed "Mechta" version of the ball utilized during the knockout rounds.

From the fall of empires to revolutionary uprisings, this quiz will test how well you can connect each fact to its country. You’ll travel across centuries of human triumphs, tragedies, and turning points - and maybe even uncover a few eerie coincidences that Frankenstein himself would appreciate.

In 1966, Gemini 12 blasted off on a four-day mission with astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin Jr. aboard; it was the 10th and final crewed flight of NASA’s Gemini program.

Norway record at the World Cup: History at FIFA soccer tournament as Erling Haaland bids for 2026 glory originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Erling Haaland is yet to grace a World Cup in his prolific, record-breaking career.

England moved within touching distance of unprecedented World Cup qualifying history after a composed 2-0 victory over Serbia at Wembley maintained their flawless defensive record. With Thomas Tuchel's side yet to concede in the campaign,

Weird Facts That Sound Made Up But Aren't: This is one of the world's last cannibalistic tribes. (Show the Indonesian treetop community). And these are the latest and greatest robodogs. Yes, they have legs with wheels attached where their feet would be!

David Beckham shared with PEOPLE exclusively the one piece of history he'd change from his three World Cup appearances in 1998, 2002 and 2006.

It's not exactly true, but Trump certainly wants to. Earlier this year, the President said he would declare November 11 as "Victory Day for World War I" and May 8 as ‘Victory Day for World War II.’ Tuesday, he reiterated his call in a speech at Arlington National Cemetery.

Kylian Mbappe had a night to remember as he not just ensured France sealed their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he also completed a massive career landmark. In the process, he broke a massive 21st-century world record,