The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Julian Alvarez relishing Erling Haaland link-up as Man City launch CL defence

The Argentinian World Cup winner continued his strong start to the season with two goals against Red Star Belgrade.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Spain women end boycott as ‘immediate and profound changes’ promised

Spain’s World Cup-winning squad have agreed to end their boycott of the national team after the Spanish football federation said they would make “immediate and profound changes” to their structure.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Steve Borthwick faces Rugby World Cup balancing act as relaxed England aim to kick on

As England’s players let off steam with a headers and volleys warm-up session, Steve Borthwick kept the Red Rose squad’s real World Cup balls in the air.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

‘We play as one’: Bas de Leede on Total Cricket, Cruyff and the World Cup

All-rounder praised by Durham’s director of cricket was instrumental in his country qualifying for India in October

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Most of Spain's female players end boycott of national soccer team after government intervenes

Most of Spain’s World Cup-winning players have ended their boycott of the women’s national team after the government intervened to help shape an agreement that was expected to lead to immediate structural changes at the country’s soccer federation

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

‘The atmosphere is just electric’: how fans are finding France 2023 so far

Brotherly love, epic journeys and becoming the 16th man – how travelling supporters are faring at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, World Cup decision next week

NZC announce Tim Southee to undergo thumb surgery, decision on World Cup participation next week. 34-yr-old fractured thumb while attempting catch in 4th ODI vs England. NZ coach Gary Stead says Southee will be given every chance to play in World Cup. Surgery to insert pins/screws, success depends on pain…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Is Italy vs Uruguay on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A fixture

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Irfan Pathan questions Ravichandran Ashwin's selection in ODI series against Australia says ‘had there been a plan for Ashwin’.

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has expressed his concerns and raised questions about the sudden inclusion of off-break spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the Indian ODI series against Australia, which is set to begin on September 22, just ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023