The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Gus Atkinson taking strength from adversity ahead of England debut

The paceman suffered with recurring stress fractures for three years.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

England return from World Cup but leave fans waiting in Heathrow arrivals hall

A number of fans had turned out early to greet the team off their 6.30am flight but were left disappointed.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Fans miss out on welcoming Lionesses as World Cup squad lands back in UK

Around 40 fans turned up at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Here’s Where You Can Watch The Tillies Next If Yr Feeling Sorrowful Now The World Cup Has Ended

Don't talk to me unless it's about football.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 22, 2023

FIDE World Cup | Chess great Kasparov congratulates Praggnanandhaa; lauds mother for ‘special kind of support’

Garry Kasparov lauds Indian grandmaster Praggnanandhaa's mother for her "special kind of support" as he reaches the FIDE World Cup final. Praggnanandhaa beat two New York cowboys and his coach is optimistic about his chances in the title clash against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Praggnanandhaa is the youngest and…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star

Spanish government and world players' union condemn Luis Rubiales's inappropriate conduct after he kissed a player on the lips during the Women's World Cup medal ceremony. Rubiales apologised in a video, acknowledging he “surely made a mistake” but in “a moment of maximum effusiveness.”

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Can 18-year-old Praggnanandhaa's defence deny Magnus Carlsen in title quest of chess World Cup?

NAGPUR: Indian teenage chess sensation Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has many firsts in his career so far. In his second World Cup, the 18-year-old stunned two of the top three ranked masters and earned the right to face the champion of many battles, world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen, in the final.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

'It was creating history': Matildas star on the cup that captivated a nation

Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond awarded key to the City of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023

Praggnanandhaa to battle King Carlsen for World chess crown

At 18, will be youngest to play World Cup title round

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023

It's an open World Cup: Brendon McCullum

'Whoever starts well in WC will give themselves best chance of success'

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2023