The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

'Jonny Wilkinson thought I kicked with his tee to embarrass him - I ended up buying one'

Delon Armitage made the inspired decision to move to Toulon, where he would win three European Cups, two of them alongside England legend Jonny Wilkinson, who had huge faith in the fullback

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Gareth Southgate has axed 8 players from first England XI including forgotten striker

England manager Gareth Southgate has been in his post for nearly seven years, and a lot has changed for the European Championship finalists over the course of that period

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Boomers 'good to go' regardless of Simmons decision

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would be a bonus addition to his World Cup squad but likes Australia's medal chances either way.

AAP · Jun 16, 2023

USMNT Announces Decision on Gregg Berhalter for 2026 World Cup

The veteran manager is reportedly back in the fold in the wake of his controversial saga with star Gio Reyna and his family.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16, 2023

Squash World Cup: Joshna Chinappa helps India edge Japan

CHENNAI: It was billed as a mouthwatering contest, and proved to be just that. The rapidly-rising World No. 18 Satomi Watanabe was expected to be the thorn in India’s flesh. Up against her was Chennai girl Joshna Chinappa, ranked 54 places below her but bearing many more years of experience.…

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023

Belgium overcome personal issues to beat Finland at World Cup of Darts

Australians Damon Heta and Simon Whitlock began the defence of their title with an emphatic 4-0 win over debutants Guyana.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Gareth Southgate urges players not to cross the line with celebrations

Manchester City players will not start against Malta.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Return to Malta is a reminder of how far Southgate’s England have come

It is hard to overstate the progress made since a listless team, watched by apathetic fans, played in Malta six years ago

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Will Alyssa Thompson make USWNT World Cup team? Jill Ellis, Carli Lloyd think so.

LOS ANGELES — Although the U.S. roster for this summer's Women's World Cup won't be publicly announced until next week, coach Vlatko Andonovski has already begun letting players know who made the team — and who didn't.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 15, 2023

Lionel Messi Scores Fastest Goal of His Professional Career

The Argentine eclipsed another individual milestone in a match against Australia on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2023