The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

The president of Iran’s football federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the US after the US and Israeli bombardment of the country

COMMENT : A controversial build-up took a drastic turn with a World Cup host bombing one of the qualified teams, writes Miguel Delaney, with Iran’s very participation in question

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can. “Of course, we are monitoring the situation in Mexico…

England hope a dinner with nine members of the World Cup-winning squad can help them turn things around after back-to-back abject defeats

Timing and luck often dictate a team’s success at tournaments. And the co-hosts have players coming into form at just the right time

The kingpin was known for his ruthless methods, including sending severed pigs’ heads to lawyers and threatening to kill police officers ‘and your dogs’

The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

The fallout from the operation that took out ‘El Mencho’ has already led to the cancellation of football matches. Could the World Cup be affected too?

Dick Advocaat led Curacao to the 2026 World Cup but will not be in the dugout at this summer’s tournament