The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Marcelo Bielsa steps down from Uruguay role in explosive 100-minute press conference

Bielsa has stepped down from his post as Uruguay boss after their elimination from the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 1

‘It’s like being close to home’: World Cup vibes immaculate in richly diverse New York

Fans of all stripes pack the bars to sing, cheer and commiserate in city where more than 3m people were born outside US

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

What the World Cup hydration breaks reveal about who governs men’s football

Twenty-two minutes into Canada’s group match against Qatar on June 18, the home crowd began to boo. They weren’t questioning a referee decision, nor a move by the opposition, but the mandatory three-minute player break for water. Canada was already cruising to a 6-0 win; the irritation was aimed squarely…

The Conversation · Jul 1

The lofty numbers behind America’s World Cup boom – but can US go where they’ve never gone before?

WORLD CUP 2026: Mauricio Pochettino has his squad – and a gripped nation at large – believing that a deep World Cup run is achievable. Next in line are Bosnia and Herzegovina, who refusal to let up should not be underestimated. Kieran Jackson reports from Santa Clara

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Who has scored the most goals at a World Cup without winning the Golden Boot?

Plus: World Cup teams stuck on nul points and teams who broke their duck with a drubbing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Socceroos buzzing: Popovic's charges up the ante

The Socceroos have left their Bay Area bubble that has been home for more than a month and travelled to Texas for the pointy end of the World Cup.

AAP · Jul 1

Mexico dominate Ecuador in ominous World Cup display – and England could be next

Mexico 2-0 Ecuador: The co-hosts delivered a sublime performance to delight home fans as they moved into the last-16 of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Paddy Power World Cup betting offer: 50/1 for a goal to be scored in England vs DR Congo

Paddy Power are offering enhanced odds of 50/1 on a goal being scored in England’s first knockout game against DR Congo

Evening Standard · Jul 1

France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advance while Belgium prepare for Senegal test

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle.

Euronews · Jul 1

Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne World Cup show

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ: France ​uncorked a Champagne performance on Tuesday to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 ‌with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16. The scoreline flattered Sweden. France’s flamboyant attack might have reached double figures were it not for the…

Bangkok Post · Jul 1