The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Archie Macpherson on the silver-tongued devil who sold out football

Archie Macpherson runs the rule over climate change, corruption and the lurid legacy of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2022

Erling Haaland transfer stunt highlights unique World Cup opportunity for Manchester United and City fans

Man Utd and Manchester City don't play again for a month - and a non-league club's viral tweet this week can give fans a unique opportunity.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 19, 2022

England and Wales plan to defy Fifa with OneLove armbands at World Cup

Harry Kane and Gareth Bale are expected to still wear armbands in support of LGBTQ+ rights after Fifa announced its own slogans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022

Big gamble on Galopin Des Champs for King George VI Chase

Willie Mullins' gelding, one of the most exciting horses in training, has been backed from 8/1 on Friday morning into as low as 2/1 with some bookmakers

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Micah Richards casts eye over two Gareth Southgate stalwarts amid "trust" fears

England are among the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar but questions remain over some of their personnel ahead of the opening game - with Harry Maguire among them

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Scott McDonald 'absolutely loving' Celtic in Australia with 'green and white' taking over Sydney

The Hoops are in Australia as they take part in the Sydney Super Cup and take on vital preparations for the second half of the season after the World Cup shutdown.

Glasgow Live · Nov 19, 2022

Huge scale of workers' 'forced labour' abuse in Qatar uncovered on the eve of World Cup

The UK's Trade Union Congress (TUC) says it has found evidence of widespread wage theft and workers forced to pay extortionate recruitment fees in order to help the Gulf State prepare for the tournament

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Gianni Infantino insists FIFA is ‘200 per cent’ in control of the World Cup after last-minute stadium beer ban

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted he feels ”200 percent in control” of the World Cup after the governing body changed its policy on selling alcohol inside stadiums in Qatar 48 hours before the opening match.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2022

Angel Rodriguez: Las viejitas, Landon Donovan and the joys of the World Cup

LOS ANGELES — From watching highlights of Pele in 1970 on an old projector to staying up late to watch the U.S. qualify in 1990 on a Paul Caliguiri goal, my household has always made a big deal about the World Cup.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 19, 2022

Fidel Martinez: Soccer heartbreak is the greatest universal language

LOS ANGELES — Make no mistake about it, the World Cup is about suffering.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 19, 2022