The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Rochdale footballing hero Joe Thompson on encouraging children into sport after welcoming 'miracle' baby daughter following stillborn tragedy

The former Rochdale AFC player described baby Athena Rae's birth as a 'symbol of hope and victory'

Manchester Evening News · Oct 8, 2022

Terita excites for Wallaroos at World Cup

Bienne Terita has four tries in her first two Tests after an incredible start to her Wallaroos career under Jay Tregonning.

AAP · Oct 8, 2022

Shortages, fury and the hunt for Messi: Argentina’s Panini sticker mania forces government to step in

With the football World Cup in Qatar just weeks away, parents are threatening to sue because of the anguish caused by the cards’ scarcity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

‘Very dangerous but not favourites’: Buttler weighs England’s T20 hopes

As the captain returns for the first T20 World Cup warm-up against Australia, he is in a cautiously optimistic mood

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

The once 'poor' Greater Manchester town that's becoming a place that 'wants for nothing'

“If you had said to me then, in 2001, that 20 years hence Leigh would host a UEFA Championship and a world cup, then even I would’ve struggled to believe that was possible"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 8, 2022

England’s impressive 23-match unbeaten run under Sarina Wiegman

The Lionesses continued their eye-catching run with victory over the reigning world champions.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022

Reggae warriors: Young brothers split but set to shine at World Cup

Alex and Dom were due to line up for Jamaica but Covid intervened to hand the latter a chance to play for England

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022

Michael Owen certain on Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup fate but admits there's a catch

The Liverpool star’s inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Qatar has been the subject of much debate, especially since he was left out of the 23-man squad to face Germany

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

Lauren Hemp’s versatility impresses Sarina Wiegman in Lionesses’ defeat of USA

The forward was deployed as a number nine against the world’s number one team and responded with a goal.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2022

Callum McGregor Celtic injury timeline as Ange Postecoglou reveals when skipper will be back

The skipper suffered a knee injury against Leipzig and is expected to be out at least until the start of the World Cup next month.

Daily Record · Oct 8, 2022