The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Unstoppable Julian Hall, Uncertain Folarin Balogun

U.S. men’s national team players are back in action with their club teams, yet some are faring better than others.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14

'All love': the All Blacks inspiring NZ's league aces

The All Blacks have ditched the cross-code rivalry to throw their support behind New Zealand's rugby league World Cup side ahead of a showdown with Australia.

AAP · Oct 14

40,000 reasons Kaufusi wants World Cup pay equality

Australian players earn $40,000 for the World Cup while players from other teams get $850 per match. RLPA General President Felise Kaufusi says that isn't fair.

AAP · Oct 14

Scotland hero raves about Melissa Andreatta as World Cup date with destiny arrives

Scotland striker Kathleen McGovern has backed Melissa Andreatta’s side to pull off one of the biggest results in their history and make it to the World Cup next summer.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14

Women’s Rugby League World Cup shapes as tightest yet as gap closes on hosts Australia

The three-time world champion Jillaroos maintain a strong edge but their title defence may be under threat from New Zealand and England

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14

Gianni Infantino faces grilling at potentially ‘explosive’ Fifa council meeting

Gianni Infantino will be questioned by Fifa council members over the World Cup sell-off plan, the Folarin Balogun affair and the peace prize

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

Are USWNT Capable of Winning the World Cup? Not if It Plays Like This

In a battle between the greats, the U.S. women’s national team came up short.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 14

The Rugby League World Cup is a mess – but offers a vital opportunity

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP: After two hosts pulled out, rugby league has turned to its land of plenty as Australia hosts four tournaments – Harry Latham-Coyle explains why it could prove a pivotal period for the sport

The Independent UK · Oct 14

FIFA proposes €5.5bn football development fund amid Infantino scrutiny

The proposal comes as European football leaders seek a candidate to try to unseat Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.

Euronews · Oct 14

'So many teams can win': closest league World Cup yet

New Zealand coach Stacey Jones believes up to five teams, including England, Samoa and Tonga, can challenge Australia for rugby league World Cup glory.

AAP · Oct 14