The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Being Jasmine Joyce, the history-maker who had to walk away from Wales for now

The 27-year-old was Wales' brightest spark at last year's World Cup before leaving it all behind

Wales Online · Jun 25, 2023

1983 World Cup: 'Kapil Dev's 175 remains the greatest ODI century I have ever seen' - Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar was one of the elders of the Indian squad at the 1983 World Cup. A veteran of playing on and mastering English conditions, the legendary opener was still to adjust to the demands of limited-overs batting. Yet, his was the voice of experience and sanity in a young…

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2023

1983 World Cup Final: The square drive off Andy Roberts was my homage to Gundappa Viswanath, says Kris Srikkanth

It tastes like vintage wine. It’s been 40 years, but it gets better and better.” That’s how Krishnamachari Srikkanth ‘Chika’ remembers that magical June of 1983.

The Times of India · Jun 25, 2023

Scandal-hit PwC announces new Australian boss – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

Japan sweeps 2023 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, United States girls finish second

Japan pulled away late from the United States.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2023

Lionel Messi, as he turns 36, is still timeless as ever and for many the best in history

Argentina striker Lionel Messi, arguably one of the greatest ever to play the beautiful game, turned 36 on June 24. The modern-day footballing demigod, nicknamed ‘La Pulga’ (the Flea in Spanish) and ‘Messiah’, was born in a humble household in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023

Lionel Messi ready to step away from Argentina duty to focus solely on Inter Miami

World Cup winner Lionel Messi is preparing to step away from international football with Argentina to concentrate on his new career at Inter Miami in the MLS

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

Scots ready for tough game against Oman as they seek another World Cup Qualifier win

EVEN victories do not ease the pressure significantly in this intensely frenetic World Cup qualifying tournament. Scotland, with two wins from their…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2023

Lydia Williams: ‘People put athletes on pedestals sometimes … but we’re just humans’

The Matildas goalkeeper on reconnecting with her Indigenous roots, talking about issues that are important to her and capping a wild year at a fifth World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2023

Football quiz: how much do you remember about World Cup 2022?

It’s been six months since the strangest World Cup of all. Test your recall of those long nights, giant stadiums and weird speeches

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023