The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Lionel Messi misses penalty kick with a chance to break the World Cup scoring record with Argentina

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute of Argentina’s match against Austria after a video review set up the possibility of him breaking the World Cup scoring record

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Craig Telfer of The Terrace showing Scotland fans shine at World Cup in video diaries

Craig Telfer has been producing daily video diaries for The Terrace podcast at the World Cup and has been stunned by Scotland fans' impact in…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22

Who is the referee for Argentina vs Austria?

The two sides meet at the World Cup this evening to try and seal qualification for the knockouts

FourFourTwo · Jun 22

PAHO Issues Formal Health Warnings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans Covering Dengue, Measles, Norovirus, and Heat Illness

PAHO's June 8, 2026 health guidance for World Cup fans warns of dengue, measles, norovirus, heat illness, and STIs across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Medical Daily · Jun 22

Tuesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

England can reach the World Cup last 32 while Scotland’s cricketers look to bounce back in the Women’s T20 equivalent.

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Do clubs get paid if their players are at the World Cup?

Do clubs get paid if their players are in the World Cup?

FourFourTwo · Jun 22

Argentina v Austria LIVE: Holders sweat injury blow after Lionel Messi breaks World Cup record

Messi has taken the World Cup goal record outright with a brace, helping his side to victory in Group J

The Independent UK · Jun 22

‘It’s Clear’—Kylian Mbappe Ranks Himself Against Messi, Haaland, Kane

All four have enjoyed goal-laden starts to the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

Who Else But Mohamed Salah As Egypt’s Big Moment Arrives at the World Cup

The 34-year-old may now be in the twilight of his career but he still had one very special present to deliver for his country: a first-ever World Cup win.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22

Which teams are out of World Cup 2026?

The round of 32 has already thrown up some huge shocks

Evening Standard · Jun 22