The Latest Breaking News from this World Cup

While most supporters do not want Qatar as hosts, would a boycott achieve anything and is it hypocritical?

In a country where women still lack control over some basic elements of their own lives and seldom occupy positions of power in politics or industry, Fifa’s decision to place female officials in charge of matches at this World Cup is both significant and laced with hypocrisy.

As we consume the football on show in Qatar despite knowing the brutal facts, we should at least force Fifa to make change

This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and first as reigning African champions.

Football – facing fans’ disgust at this World Cup – should beware a plummeting status in the face of a critical mass of frustration

Ashwin says teams have had to cope with a few unknowns during this World Cup

The latest disturbing development in the dysfunctional build-up to World Cup in Qatar is the news that the organisers are paying for groups of fans to attend in return for positive coverage on social media.

T20 may be a batsman's game but given the conditions, fast bowlers may play a crucial role in this World Cup. South Africa, for one, are already fancying their chances

Another reason to stay away from this World Cup.