The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

The first World Cup hosted by an Arab nation has seen two weeks of heady drama. It has been a daily rollercoaster of shocks and head-spinning climaxes.

The Australia captain has been sledged by club teammate over his costly goalkeeping mistake and admits his role in the defeat by Argentina ‘hurts a lot’

Argentinian captain Lionel Messi scores against Australia in his 1,000th professional game; Netherlands send USA home.

With things looking grim for Australia, Craig Goodwin's boot ignited a Socceroos flame — and the eruption was felt at live sites across the nation.

Lionel Messi stole the show as Argentina marched into the last eight of the World Cup but Piers Morgan was not impressed by the pundit reaction, which has seen Gary Lineker hit back

As fans crammed into the Darling Harbour park, many were frustrated it took the city so long to clue into the huge groundswell of support

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — At the final whistle Tyler Adams dropped to his knees outside the U.S. penalty area, overcome by exhaustion and emotion. Haji Wright struck a similar pose near midfield and stayed there a while, unwilling or unable to be consoled by a stream of well-meaning teammates.

The Socceroos coach’s contract expired when Australia’s World Cup campaign ended but Arnold says ‘homeless’ code still needs ‘a facility that can inspire’

The Bangkok Post's predictions on matches.