The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

England fans get enthusiastic Texas welcome despite noise complaints

‘It’s coming home’ chants could be heard during a live music set in Dallas Fort Worth on Monday evening.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Pico Lopes interview: "Third place might be enough, football doesn't always respect the odds, there are upsets – this is the stuff of dreams!" Cape Verde's Irish hero speaks to FourFourTwo

First called up by Cape Verde via LinkedIn, the Shamrock Rovers defender may be the only Irish-born footballer at this World Cup. Spain down, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia await

FourFourTwo · Jun 16

Old Firm-linked star praised by national boss after breakout World Cup showing

New Zealand head coach Bazeley praised Motherwell playmaker Just for announcing himself to the world with a double in the All Whites’ 2-2 draw…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal

World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…

France 24 · Jun 16

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha’s Instagram following skyrockets after Spain heroics

Cape Verde keeper Vozinha has gained over seven million followers on social media since his heroics kept out Spain.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 17th game of the 2026 World Cup gets the perceived ‘group of death’ underway.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16

FIFA statement confirms cause of 'distrustful' VAR error in Switzerland vs Qatar

VAR error led to controversy during the World Cup 2026 draw between Switzerland and Qatar

FourFourTwo · Jun 16

Why was Wheeler Place silent for the Socceroos' big World Cup win?

Letters: 'There was no community event organised here in Wheeler Place by Newcastle council.'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16

1,500 pieces of counterfeit World Cup merchandise seized by US border control

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The Independent UK · Jun 16

Socceroos learn from AFL to boost their breaks

Socceroos boss Tony Popovic appears ahead of the curve with how he has handled the drinks breaks introduced at this year's World Cup finals.

AAP · Jun 16