The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

The World Cup gave beer sales a boost. But will it last?

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States

The Independent UK · Jul 17

White House Confirms Decision on President Trump’s World Cup Final Plans

Gianni Infantino has previously said that the US president will hand over the trophy.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Stormzy among stars praising Jude Bellingham after World Cup loss

Stars including AJ Tracey commended the England midfielder after he took to Instagram and shared a poem written by team driver Michael Chandler.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

“Sergio Agüero gave me Diego Maradona’s phone number. I texted him a selfie of myself with a Cuban cigar, and he replied by sending me a photo of himself with one too" Mario Balotelli on how he befriended El Pibe de Oro

How Balotelli’s cigar sparked up a kinship with one of the greatest footballers of all time

FourFourTwo · Jul 17

Five England players who deserve to play against France in World Cup bronze final

The Three Lions face France on Saturday in their final World Cup match of the summer

The Independent UK · Jul 17

World Cup winners to be presented with Super Bowl-style rings

Trump will be in attendance for what will be his first and only game this World Cup

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure

Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday July 22

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Will Indian women footballers win a World Cup before the men? | Let’s Talk About Indian Football

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 wraps up, we ask the question India keeps avoiding: what’s stopping us from competing on that stage, and why do we forget football the moment the tournament ends?

Newslaundry · Jul 17

Why Argentines see Malvinas banner as patriotism - not politics

IN DEPTH : Amid wild celebrations following a stunning 2-1 comeback against England in the World Cup, Argentina’s players unfurled a banner claiming the Falklands. But for Argentinians this about more than politics - it was a celebration of their national identity, writes Alex Croft

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Recent Stadium Developments Give Two of MLS’s Oldest Clubs Hope for Long-Term Future

The Vancouver Whitecaps date back to 1974 while CF Montréal became a club in 1992, before joining MLS.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17