The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Spain announces Nations League squad in Ceuta amid migration crisis

Spain are set to face England at Wembley later this month

The Independent UK · Sep 18

England: Thomas Tuchel makes light of criticism of World Cup semi-final substitutions

England boss claimed “99.9 per cent of the fans don’t speak about substitutions”

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Thomas Tuchel lays down challenge to Trent Alexander-Arnold after England recall

Tuchel has brought Alexander-Arnold back into the England squad for the first time in over a year

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Trent Alexander-Arnold recalled by England but with a warning from Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has told Trent ­Alexander-Arnold he must bring defensive solidity to the England squad after giving him a surprise recall for the upcoming Nations League matches

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer recalled by England as Thomas Tuchel snubs Man City star

Palmer missed out on England’s World Cup squad in the summer but is back in the fold after returning to form with Chelsea

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Quote of the day by Cristiano Ronaldo: "I don't think a tournament of six or seven…"

Two people can look at the same career and weigh its achievements using completely different scales. One treats a small number of high-stakes tournament results, especially a World Cup title, as the single decisive measure of greatness, the tiebreaker that settles any debate regardless of everything else on the résumé.…

The Times of India · Sep 18

2025 and all that: Red Roses ready to reignite Canada rivalry after World Cup win

One year on from the epic final and women’s rugby is flourishing in both nations while England are aiming to take their successive win total to 40 games

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Dropping Samson in England probably toughest call of my coaching tenure: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir described the decision to drop Sanju Samson as his hardest moment in coaching. He stressed that decisions should be based on players' sustained performance over time. Gambhir pointed out the unfairness of Shubman Gill not having his strongest squad available. Player injuries disrupt team stability, yet they also…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Central Coast Springboks: champs, Fiji lock in Test

South Africa will play Fiji in Gosford before defending the Rugby World Cup in Australia, with both sides set to base themselves on the NSW Central Coast.

AAP · Sep 18

Wallabies coach Les Kiss: ‘Take your eye off us, we’ll come back and bite you’

As Australia prepare for a monumental clash with the world No 1 Springboks the coach is taking heart from this side’s belief and resilience

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18