The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Sarina Wiegman insists England will not play for a draw in crunch Spain qualifier

A draw would take England to the finals and leave the holders relying on the play-offs

The Independent UK · Jun 4

10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

Euronews · Jun 4

World Cup Omitted XI: the star players watching from the sofa this summer

In today’s Football Daily: a potential Omitted XI for the GWC, and Ibrahima Konaté opens up

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Tartan Army fury after Fifa bans reusable water bottles at World Cup games

Scotland fans have blasted Fifa after a late U‑turn banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

From Cole Palmer to Manchester United transfer target: The biggest names snubbed for World Cup 2026

Managers all over the world have made some bold calls ahead of this summer’s showpiece event in North America

Evening Standard · Jun 4

Old but Gold: How Ronaldo & Co. Defied Father Time to Reach Another World Cup

Playing past 35 was once rare. But due to advances in nutrition and training, the sport’s top—and oldest—stars are set for the big stage.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

Sing when you’re winning: the 20 greatest songs about football – ranked!

​As World Cup fever begins, we go beyond terrace chants and team anthems to look at footy-mad songwriting, from Cardiff rap to Zimbabwean rumbira ... and Rod Stewart

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

Joe Cole outlines key to success for Thomas Tuchel’s England at World Cup

Joe Cole has given his verdict on England’s chances at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 4

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”

The Conversation · Jun 4

Shreyas Iyer to be India's T20 captain after Suryakumar Yadav? All about the captaincy race & why Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan can't be ignored

Suryakumar Yadav captaincy: India's T20 captaincy could be set for a change, with reports suggesting that Suryakumar Yadav is facing the possibility of losing the role. According to PTI, Shreyas Iyer has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the captaincy, amid growing scrutiny of Suryakumar's recent batting form…

The Economic Times · Jun 4