The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

MLS Power Rankings: Stars Return in Full Force After World Cup Break

The return of the World Cup brought a flurry of games ahead of this week’s MLS All-Star festivities.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

‘Lying’—Dani Olmo Slams Argentina Assistant’s Apology for World Cup Final Fight

Dani Olmo was struck by Argentina’s assistant coach Roberto Ayala after Spain won the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final

A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.

Euronews · Jul 27

FIFA President Attracts Further Scrutiny Over Leaked Argentina Letter Following World Cup Final

The World Cup final ended with a brawl involving a number of Argentina players and staff members.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 26

Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?

World Cup and events like Clacton byelection is driving interest in sites such as Polymarket, with UK gamblers easily able to sidestep regulation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Weekend Newsletter: the World Cup conspiracy Argentina can't let go

Every weekend, Euronews Editor-in-Chief Maria Tadeo unpacks the stories shaping the zeitgeist in her newsletter, 'Off the Record'. This week: the viral conspiracy theories claiming Argentina was cheated out of the World Cup - and what they reveal about the post-truth debate.

Euronews · Jul 26

Dining across the divide: ‘I worry the England flag is seen as racist – even at the World Cup’

A retired teacher and a resident doctor found common ground over the NHS, but how did they fare on pensions?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’

Those who knew Jayden Adams, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and hard-working man who cared about friends and family

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Arsenal interested in signing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior

Arsenal are exploring a shock deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

"If I’m Steve Parrish at Crystal Palace and teams want Adam Wharton, I’d be thinking 'He’s going to go for just as much, if not MORE than Alex Scott!' Clinton Morrison on the summer window, and the World Cup Final, including a review of Justin Bieber

Clinton Morrison reflects on the World Cup final, assesses whether the 48-team tournament has been a success and gives his verdict on Morgan Rogers’ big-money move to Chelsea

FourFourTwo · Jul 25