The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’

Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political context

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

World Cup: Morocco fans dream of revenge as France quarter-final looms

Morocco fans gathered outside the French team's hotel in Boston ahead of the World Cup quarter-final, convinced their team can finally overcome France and continue its historic run.

Euronews · Jul 9

Norway doctor issues update on sickness bug in squad ahead of England showdown

Players have been “coughing and rasping” at the World Cup

Evening Standard · Jul 9

World Cup: France face Morocco for a place in the semi-finals

France and Morocco meet again this Thursday in the World Cup quarter-finals, four years after their semi-final clash in Qatar in which Les Bleus won 2-0. France are targeting their third consecutive World Cup semi-final, while Morocco will look to repeat their historic 2022 run.

France 24 · Jul 9

White House breaks silence on explosive Iran World Cup visa fight

Andrew Giuliani, ​Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, said the cross-border logistics ‌worked smoothly for all parties despite Iran's complaints during the group stage

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Fifa hit back after Egypt’s ‘fix’ claim over controversial Argentina decisions

Football’s governing body has come under fire by the Egyptian FA over the decisions made by match officials during the World Cup last-16 encounter with Argentina

The Independent UK · Jul 9

France’s match with Morocco sums up this diverse, multicultural World Cup

Ninety-nine players at the tournament were born in France. Six of them could line up for Morocco in the quarter-final

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Demand surges for Miami hotels ahead of England v Norway World Cup match

Searches for stays between 10 and 12 July are up 403 per cent

The Independent UK · Jul 9

EA Sports FC 27 early access starts this week – here’s how to play before everyone else

The latest instalment in the football franchise boasts a new open world social playground called The Grounds

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Who will England play next at World Cup if they beat Norway?

Three Lions would face massive semi-final showdown if they prevail at the Miami Stadium

Evening Standard · Jul 9