The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

England Chief Slams FIFA for ‘Troubling’ Folarin Balogun Red Card Scandal

The American striker saw his ban suspended in an unprecedented decision this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 20

Maracanã to host opening game and final at next year’s Women’s World Cup

The schedule for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil has been released with the opening game and final to played at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at Maracana

FIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cities, beginning June 24. The iconic Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final match. Several cities will host knockout stage games, including quarter-finals and semi-finals.…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Refugee who fled Sudan war passes GCSE exams as he targets World Cup dream

Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Brooklyn Beckham shares new tattoo covering up tribute to mum Victoria

Aspiring chef has shared a number of photos that reveal how he is covering up tattoos dedicated to his estranged family members

The Independent UK · Aug 20

JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost

The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Ref, I barely brushed him! The artist who’s painted all of Roy Keane’s red cards

Before he was an irascible TV pundit, the Irish midfielder was equally feared on the pitch. Irish painter Seánie Harte has documented all the times Keane was sent off playing for Manchester United. ‘It’s a bit of fun,’ he says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Anti-racism campaign urges Government to make Premier League fixtures 'high-risk events' after scale of England World Cup abuse

Anti-racism advocacy group 'HOPE not hate' claim social media companies are benefiting from the racial harassment of footballers

FourFourTwo · Aug 20

Walters bound for England in Kangaroos coaching shock

Australia will need to find a third Kangaroos coach in the space of three years after Kevin Walters agreed to take charge of St Helens after the World Cup.

AAP · Aug 20

'Bobby wiped his hands before he shook the Queen's hands so as not to dirty her gloves. Who does that after winning the World Cup? An immaculate man with an immaculate character' Sir Geoff Hurst on why he looked up to Bobby Moore

Bobby Moore was an absolute natural leader in all regards, as Sir Geoff Hurst told FourFourTwo

FourFourTwo · Aug 20