The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup in blow for Netherlands

Timber has not recovered sufficiently from a groin injury

The Independent UK · Jun 8

FIFA World Cup GROUP I: 24 years later, France and Senegal meet again

Football fans gear up for the World Cup. France, a top contender, seeks a third championship. Norway enters the tournament with star striker Erling Haaland. Senegal, making its third consecutive appearance, faces a dispute over its African champion status. Iraq returns to the World Cup after a long absence. The…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Iran's World Cup players wear pins for victims of deadly strike on school as they arrive in Mexico

Iran's World Cup squad arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, wearing lapel pins. These pins commemorated 168 victims, mostly children, of a missile strike on a school in Minab. The team had previously honored the victims before a warmup game. The incident has drawn international criticism. Iran's World Cup journey faces visa…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Jurrien Timber: Netherlands confirm huge injury blow as Arsenal star ruled out of World Cup

Dutchman missed much of the Premier League run-in

Evening Standard · Jun 8

England beaten by Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up – but given Nat Sciver-Brunt boost

England’s captain made her return from injury as her side stepped up preparations for the tournament’s opening game on Friday

The Independent UK · Jun 8

I'll Recreate Rihanna's Take on the Sports Jersey Trend at Every World Cup Watch Party

Who needs a seat at MetLife Stadium?

Marie Claire · Jun 8

Semi-automated offside is coming for the World Cup. Here’s how one referee uses it

Micheal Barwegan is part of an all-Canadian crew at this World Cup, and says the new offside system makes his job easier in some ways

The Guardian - US · Jun 8

CRIK:Veterans lead Australia to big victory over WCT20 hosts

Australia have secured a pre-tournament psychological edge over England with a comfortable win over the T20 World Cup hosts in their penultimate warm-up match.

AAP · Jun 8

Veterans lead Australia to big victory over WCT20 hosts

Australia have secured a pre-tournament psychological edge over England with a comfortable win over the T20 World Cup hosts in their penultimate warm-up match.

AAP · Jun 8

'If they've done their research' - McGinn defends Scotland from Norway accusations

'If they've done their research' - McGinn defends Scotland from Norway accusations

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8