The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

I was well looked after at the Qatar World Cup – and that makes me feel deeply uncomfortable

Each time a worker opened a door for me with a subservient smile, I felt a grotesque pang of privilege

The Guardian - AU · Dec 8, 2022

Adrien Rabiot risks annoying Man Utd bosses with fresh comments on potential transfer

Manchester United tried to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot for £15million four months ago but failed to finalise a deal due to the France international's wage demands

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

Asian teams 'getting closer' despite Cup knockout blows

Doha: Asian teams came crashing back down to earth in the World Cup last 16 but the region still enjoyed its best-ever tournament to suggest it is closing the gap on the global elite.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2022

Ibrahima Konate reveals text from Trent Alexander-Arnold about England vs France

A number of Liverpool players are set to square off in France’s meeting with England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate having already been in touch ahead of the match

Daily Mirror · Dec 7, 2022

World Cup Predictions Redo: Picking From the Quarterfinals On

Who will win it all in Qatar? Now that the quarterfinal field is set, our panel takes another crack at predicting the outcome for the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2022

This time England believe we can win World Cup, says Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire said that – unlike in 2018 – the England players believe they can win the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

‘I always knew I’d find form’: Harry Maguire repays Gareth Southgate’s faith with exemplary World Cup displays

After losing his place at Manchester United, Maguire has rediscovered confidence and focus in the heart of England’s defence and there is belief the Three Lions can now go further than 2018 in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Michael O'Neill 'not after a statue' as he plots new Northern Ireland course

Michael O'Neill is back for a second spell as Northern Ireland manager after agreeing a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Irish FA

Belfast Live · Dec 7, 2022

'He looks fake' - St Mirren star Baccus on facing Lionel Messi at World Cup

The St Mirren midfielder was handed the mammoth task of keeping Messi quiet at the World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022

Soccer-765K World Cup visitors fall short of Qatar's expected 1.2M influx

Qatar received just over 765,000 visitors during the first two weeks of the World Cup, according to an organisers' report obtained by Reuters, falling short of the country's expectations for an influx of 1.2 million during the month-long event.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022