The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo view on whether Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph ends the 'greatest' debate

Lionel Messi and Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after defeating France on penalties in the final on Sunday.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 19, 2022

Video captures World Cup celebrations as Argentina fans sing outside GPO

There were euphoric scenes of celebration in Ireland's capital as Argentina claimed the World Cup

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

First Thing: Landmark deal struck to halt global decline in nature by 2030

Agreement on biodiversity targets forced through despite objections from some African countries. Plus, the World Cup final produces one of the greatest matches in history

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Patrice Evra left "heartbroken" after correctly predicting World Cup final outcome

Patrice Evra had insisted before Sunday's World Cup final that Argentina would win on penalties; unfortunately for France, their former left-back got his prediction spot on

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Leeds United dealt potential transfer blow as Howe reveals 'important' role of Whites target

Leeds have been linked with a move for Wood in January

Leeds Live · Dec 19, 2022

Bruno Guimaraes primed for key role as Newcastle United season resumes

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe ready to give his players all the encouragement they need after World Cup disappointment

Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022

Leo Cullen would love Leinster to step into Páirc Ui Chaoimh against Munster after seeing Elton John there

The Blues boss will have noted how Munster's season finally clicked into gear when they beat South Africa 'A' in the Reds' first ever fixture at the redeveloped Cork venue. The provinces face off at Thomond Park for their annual festive clash on St Stephen's Day

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

World Cup 2022: who won the prize for 'soft power'?

After four weeks, 64 games and more than a decade of controversy, Argentina has won the Fifa men’s World Cup in Qatar. And as Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrate victory over France, another competition has also reached its conclusion – the battle for “soft power”.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

Watch: Ecstasy and agony on display as fans react to World Cup final

Shouts of joy and despair erupted from Qatar to London as football fans witnessed Argentina's World Cup victory. Lionel Messi led from the front with two goals in a thrilling 3-3 extra-time draw with France in Qatar on Sunday and then scored in the penalty shoot-out as Argentina lifted the…

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022

Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after World Cup final hat-trick and defeat

France star Kylian Mbappe scored the first World Cup final hat-trick since 1966 but still ended up on the losing side.

Liverpool Echo · Dec 19, 2022