The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

The Deciding Factors Surrounding France, Argentina’s World Cup Final

The Messi-Mbappé focus is deserved, but Sunday’s title bout is about—and will be decided by—so much more.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2022

David Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup involvement

Former England captain, whose role as ambassador was criticised by LGBTQ+ community, said he believes sport is ‘force for good’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

'As a British-Moroccan, I was so proud to see Atlas Lions roar at the World Cup'

Comedian and guest columnist Fatiha El-Ghorri says the Moroccan football team's performance at the World Cup in Qatar has been a huge achievement, and is good news for all Muslims, Africans and Arabs

Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Leeds United supporters make big impression on Crysencio Summerville as he outlines World Cup dream

Crysencio Summerville is enjoying a breakthrough season at Elland Road this term

Leeds Live · Dec 17, 2022

Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech make Chelsea teammates look silly after training ground dig

Two Chelsea players went head-to-head in the World Cup's third place play-off, with Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech having defied their teammates' predictions in Qatar

Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

France battles the odds in bid for a third World Cup victory

France coach Didier Deschamps knows that many football fans want Argentina to win Sunday's World Cup final – just to give Lionel Messi the perfect send-off from the sport's biggest tournament. In fact, Deschamps says he thinks some in France may be hoping for an Argentina victory, too.

France 24 · Dec 17, 2022

Lionel Messi's angry dressing room reaction shows true colours of Argentina legend

Lionel Messi has led Argentina to the World Cup final for the second time after showing a different side following the shock defeat by Saudi Arabia in the group stage

Daily Mirror · Dec 17, 2022

Arsene Wenger: World Cup 2022 disproves myths around player welfare

Arsene Wenger has hit back at the “negativity” around player welfare and argued the current World Cup shows how footballers’ careers can last longer than ever.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022

Argentina’s stand-in Lionel Scaloni has got the country singing again

It was a job nobody wanted but the adaptable Scaloni has bonded with Lionel Messi and led his team to a World Cup final

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

Trippier shouts at Newcastle players, Howe's top Lejeune moment and stadium advantage - 5 things

Newcastle United beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in the Magpies' final friendly before next week's Carabao Cup tie against Bournemouth and here are five things we learned from the game

Chronicle Live · Dec 17, 2022