The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Socceroo Kuol ignoring World Cup fanfare

Garang Kuol is paying scant attention to the hype around him as he prepares to become the youngest Socceroo to play at a World Cup.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Bruno Fernandes slams ‘cold shoulder’ claims as he addresses Cristiano Ronaldo saga

Bruno Fernandes insists there is no bad blood between him and Cristiano Ronaldo - and the Manchester United forward’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan will not disrupt Portugal’s World Cup plans.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Qatar to kick off World Cup 2022: Has it ever mattered less whether the host nation does well?

It’s Wednesday night, and at the Aspire Academy, about 10 kilometres north of the city centre, Qatar’s national team are holding an open training session ahead of the start of their home World Cup campaign.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Jude Bellingham to use Erling Haaland transfer strategy to decide future amid Chelsea interest

Chelsea news: The Blues face competition from Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid for the transfer of Jude Bellingham next summer

Football London · Nov 18, 2022

Arsenal legend makes Bukayo Saka admission amid snub for Barcelona star linked with Chelsea

Arsenal news: Bukayo Saka has been one of Arsenal's best players this season helping Mikel Arteta's side reach the top of the Premier League table

Football London · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Qatar vs Ecuador and opening ceremony approach as fans are banned from buying alcohol

Organisers are set to announce that no alcohol will be sold around stadium sites in a late U-turn, while one nation has suffered a major injury blow

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

World Cup 2022 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for Qatar 2022

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Argentina fears over Alejandro Garnacho’s future after 2022 World Cup snub for Manchester United starlet

There are reportedly growing fears in Argentina that Alejandro Garnacho could turn down a future with their national team after the Manchester United starlet was denied a late spot at the World Cup.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2022

Qatar stuns FIFA by calling for ban on beer being sold in World Cup 2022 stadiums

The Qatari royal family want a total stadium ban on alcohol which has left FIFA in a precarious position ahead of the World Cup opener on Sunday as they try to appease the situation

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Have England already missed their chance for World Cup glory?

England enter an ‘unknown’ World Cup in Qatar with the very real prospect that they may have already peaked as a side

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022