The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Netherlands Player Ratings vs. Sweden: Dutch Delight As Gakpo Runs Riot

The Netherlands answered its critics against Sweden after stumbling in its opener.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 20

World Cup 2026: Brobbey, Gakpo score braces as rampant Netherlands crush Sweden

Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each as the Netherlands thumped Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday to move top of Group F and put one foot in the World Cup knockouts.

France 24 · Jun 20

The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football

Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

SPO:Selection calls loom as Socceroos gear up for Paraguay

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and all eyes will be on Tony Popovic's selection calls.

AAP · Jun 20

How Socceroos will reboot for high-stakes Paraguay game

The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and they are determined to bounce out of the blocks.

AAP · Jun 20

Women's T20 World Cup: Perry makes history, Pakistan crashes out of the tournament

Ellyse Perry etched her name in history, becoming the first player in T20 World Cup history to reach 50 appearances. Meanwhile, Pakistan's T20 World Cup journey concluded with a defeat against Bangladesh. Australia secured a dominant victory over the Netherlands, thanks to strong batting performances. Bangladesh posted a competitive total…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Neymar expected to return from right calf injury and play for Brazil in World Cup against Scotland

Brazil's star forward Neymar is poised for a return in their final World Cup group stage match against Scotland on Wednesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar will participate in team training Monday after recovering from a right calf injury. The 34-year-old, Brazil's all-time leading scorer, missed the team's initial two…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Germany 2-1 Côte d’Ivoire: World Cup 2026 – as it happened

In the end, it was Deniz Undav coming off the bench that made the difference for Germany, scoring twice to secure a spot in the knockout stages

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Hydration breaks in European leagues proposed, with BBC pundits discussing 'quarters'

Netherlands went into half-time against Sweden with a 2-0 lead

FourFourTwo · Jun 20

Scotland’s World Cup destiny is in their own hands but lack of gamechangers shows

Questions remain before battle with Brazil after narrow defeat by Morocco leaves fans looking at last-32 permutations

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20