The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup?

Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy.

Euronews · Jun 17

The all-time World Cup top scorers as Mbappé closes in on record

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

How old is Luka Modric? The midfield legend lining up against England at World Cup

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

England fans embrace US culture during World Cup – by flocking to gun range

One Texas shooting range has been ‘packed’ with Three Lions supporters: ‘It’s something we don’t get in England’

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Which player has scored the highest percentage of their team’s goals at a World Cup?

Plus: World Cup winners with no domestic honours, and why Australia are unofficial world champions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s World Cup 2026 opener after appeal fails

Canada has upheld the decision to refuse entry and Partey will not be available

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

England fans defy police pleas as 5,000 beers bought on eve of World Cup opener

Supporters stayed out until early on Wednesday morning following the event at the Londoner Pub in Dallas.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

England fans ignore police pleas to leave Dallas pub after drinking 5,000 beers

England supporters stayed out until early on Wednesday morning following an event at the Londoner Pub in Dallas

The Independent UK · Jun 17

SOC:Austria grab first World Cup victory in 36 years

Austria have won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with veteran Marko Arnautovic scoring in his World Cup debut.

AAP · Jun 17

Austria grab first World Cup victory in 36 years

Austria have won a World Cup game for the first time since 1990 with veteran Marko Arnautovic scoring in his World Cup debut.

AAP · Jun 17