The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Canada co-hosted the World Cup – but whose party was it?

Les Rouges brought moments of joy to their nation. But there are plenty of questions around Canadian soccer as the tournament moves on

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

Australia win Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup after seven-wicket victory over England – as it happened

Beth Mooney fired Australia to victory over England in a one-sided final at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

Mexico Fans Blast Fireworks, Loud Music Outside England Team's Hotel Before World Cup Clash

Mexico fans attempted to disrupt England's World Cup preparations by setting off fireworks and playing loud music outside their hotel in Mexico City, ahead of their last-16 match.

International Business Times UK · Jul 5

World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts

France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly…

France 24 · Jul 5

How brand ambassadors really work, and is there ever a 'safe' pick?

Cole Palmer being left out of the England squad reveals important lessons.

Creative Bloq · Jul 5

The week in pictures: America at 250, Taylor Swift gets married and a 'massive attack' on Kyiv

America marks 250 years of independence under a heatwave, a massive Russian attack sets Kyiv ablaze, France dominates Sweden at the World Cup, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married at Madison Square Garden: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

France 24 · Jul 5

Peter Shilton reveals he has ‘put the beef to bed’ with Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal

On the eve of England’s return to the Azteca Stadium, the Three Lions legend reflected on one of the most infamous matches in World Cup history

The Independent UK · Jul 5

‘Sam Allardyce was the best manager Bolton could have had at that time. We were tough on the pitch and had a bit of magic – the perfect formula’ Youri Djorkaeff reflects on his Bolton Wanderers stint

The World Cup winner spent two seasons at Bolton Wanderers between 2002 and 2004

FourFourTwo · Jul 5

The world's oldest football club just modernised its logo design, and fans are furious

A designer has proposed alternatives to Sheffield FC's controversial rebrand.

Creative Bloq · Jul 5

'Player of the Tournament' contenders for Women's T20WC 2026 revealed; India's Smriti Mandhana in race

England will take on arch-rivals Australia in the title clash at Lord's on Sunday, with the Aussies eyeing their seventh title, and England will be aiming to lift their second title, which will be even more special as they have a chance to do it on their home soil at…

The Economic Times · Jul 5