The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

What to watch for when you are watching the World Cup: Essential reads for on and off the field

Whether you call it “soccer” or “football,” the beautiful game is enjoyed by fans around the world. And every four years, it is celebrated in a monthlong spectacle: the World Cup.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

Fans paid to attend World Cup by Qatar have daily allowance cancelled

Fans who have travelled to Qatar as part of a controversial paid-for supporters programme have been told by Qatari authorities that their cash has been cut

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022

Cartooning for Peace: Human rights and environmental concerns plague World Cup

As the FIFA World Cup is set to begin Sunday in Qatar, observers worldwide have criticised the nation’s human rights and environmental record. In particular, international outrage has brewed over poor working conditions on construction sites for the competition as well as the environmental damage caused by new infrastructure.

France 24 · Nov 18, 2022

Emmanuel Petit makes World Cup prediction and issues damning warning to England

EXCLUSIVE: England will aim to end their gruelling 56-year wait for a major trophy in men's international football when the 2022 Qatar World Cup starts on Sunday

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Mum fumes as school decide to show first World Cup game to kids - despite concerns

A mum has been left furious after her kid's school announced it will be showing England's first World Cup match to pupils - despite concerns over host country Qatar

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup fans ready to celebrate despite stadium beer ban

Fans are pouring into Qatar to watch and be part of the first World Cup in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Nicki Minaj, Maluma, Myriam Fares release World Cup anthem

Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup: Robbie Williams to sing in Qatar, saying ‘it’d be hypocritical of me not to’

Robbie Williams is set to perform at the World Cup in Qatar saying it would be “hypocritical” of him not to sing.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Governments, researchers warn about surveillance, espionage concerns at 2022 World Cup

International sports event have become a rich environment for cyber espionage campaigns.

Axios · Nov 18, 2022

Beer ban is show of strength and an almighty two fingers up to Qatar’s critics

The late decision on the sale of alcohol in World Cup stadiums shows that the host nation is running the show, not Fifa

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2022