The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Career in Fresh Doubt After Sister’s Revelation

The player himself previously gave a statement suggesting everything might be copacetic.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Kiwis cling to hope of Ponga playing on at World Cup

There are fears Kalyn Ponga's World Cup campaign could be in jeopardy with the star New Zealand fullback requiring surgery on his broken forearm.

AAP · Oct 15

The one that got away: Tom Willis back to show what England are missing

Bordeaux No8 takes on Gloucester in the Champions Cup on Friday after a spectacular start to the season for the title holders underlined the hole he will leave Borthwick for the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Nation-swappers show Rugby League World Cup is up for grabs in fiery opener

Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as off

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Spain puts Nou Camp and Bernabeu at heart of surprise Rugby World Cup bid

Sapin is keen to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup and has included a number of iconic football stadia in the bid but faces competition from Japan and a South American offer led by Argentina

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Kalyn Ponga scores Rugby League World Cup wonder try despite shorts coming down to reveal pink underpants

Australian-born Ponga scored a sensational try for New Zealand against the country of his birth, despite his underpants being on show, but the Kangaroos ultimately won a thriller 24-22 to kickstart a home World Cup

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup

The Kangaroos overrun the Kiwis in the dying stages for a 24-22 victory as Jack Bostock scores three tries including the match-winner in Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Jack comes up trumps as Kangaroos clinch Cup thriller

Jack Bostock has scored a hat-trick on debut for Australia in a stunning 24-22 World Cup win over New Zealand at a packed-out Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

AAP · Oct 15

FC Copenhagen Women have a ‘startup-like’ brand. Now they need results

A famous name and record attendances have given FCK a platform but a difficult start in Denmark’s top-flight shows success on the pitch is not guaranteed

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

President Trump Gets His Lasting World Cup Legacy With Proposed Rule Change

A repeat rampant controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup could be prevented at the next FIFA council session.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15