The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

Two years on from Morocco's selection as one of the co-hosts for the 2030 football World Cup, the government's multi-billion-euro investment in the tournament has become a focal point for protesters now leading their second weekend of demonstrations to demand better public services.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino was confronted by activists demanding that Israel be banned from participating in the World Cup.

John Mitchell has learned from the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final failings and insists the women will handle the emotional tank well in Saturday’s final

Donald Trump has urged global fans to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, but stricter visa rules and a new travel ban affecting 19 countries raise doubts over access and inclusivity.

Fifa is not planning to expand the men’s World Cup to 64 teams despite its president, Gianni Infantino, meeting a delegation of South America leaders

Axelle Berthoumieu’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been reduced to nine matches but she and Manaé Feleu will miss the rest of the World Cup

New Celtic signing Seb Tounekti has revealed why he turned down Bundesliga and Premier League moves as he targeted the World Cup.

The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half rally to edge out Ireland on Sunday before England thrashed Scotland.