The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

Scrum-half Jamie Dobie, tighthead prop Murphy Walker and back-row Josh Bayliss are the other three players who have been released from the squad.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

'I hope it's India vs Sri Lanka again in the ODI World Cup final': SL star cricketer's wish

NEW DELHI: "Dhoni, finishes it off in style, India lifts the World Cup after 28 years" - Ravi Shastri's fervent lines from the commentary box still reverberate in every Indian cricket fan's ears. MS Dhoni's majestic six off Sri Lanka's Nuwan Kulasekara over mid-on sealed the deal for Team India…

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

A deep dive into low possession smash-and-grab thrashings in football

Plus: teams scoring just once and qualifying at World Cups, penalty shootout shutouts and Clough v facial hair

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Georgia Stanway owes her World Cup ‘discipline’ to an unexpected mentor

The combative midfielder credits her ‘sensible’ approach to ex-Manchester United winger Luke Chadwick

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?

The face of the Women’s World Cup is yet to score after being ruled out of the group stage due to injury – but if there was ever a team Sam Kerr could cause trouble, it would be England

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Wednesday briefing: How the World Cup took women’s football to another level

In today’s newsletter: England and Australia meet in the World Cup semi-finals today, in another landmark moment in a tournament making history

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

England and Australia’s old rivalry on a new stage for World Cup semi-final

The two traditional enemies meet in a hugely anticipated clash, as things get serious in Sydney

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Australia vs England LIVE: Women’s World Cup result and reaction as brilliant Lionesses reach first final

Australia 1-3 England: The Lionesses spoil the Matildas’ party to set up a final against Spain on Sunday

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Women’s World Cup golden boot: Who’s leading the top-scorer standings?

Hinata Miyazawa remains the top scorer with five goals

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023