The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Declan Rice opens up on ‘biggest challenge’ England must overcome at World Cup

Arsenal and Rice are just three matches away from a remarkable Premier League and Champions League double.

The Independent UK · May 15

Controversial half-time show could change World Cup branding forever

Is this the 'Americanisation' of football?

Creative Bloq · May 15

Copa Independent | How to win the World Cup

There’s just under one month to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. Even before the competition has begun, there’s been heartbreak; massive controversy over prices; heated discussions over referees; and heartbreak for some But among all the nitty gritty, the biggest question remains: How do you actually win…

The Independent UK · May 15

FC Barcelona tells Euronews 'no comment' after Israel accuses Yamal of 'inciting hatred'

In response to a Euronews request for a comment, FC Barcelona declined to back its star player Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defence minister accused him of “inciting hatred towards Israel” for waving a Palestinian flag. The club said it had “no comment” to make on the issue.

Euronews · May 15

Ishan Kishan gets Rs 1 crore reward from Bihar CM: Why did former SRH skipper receive the gift cheque?

Ishan Kishan s 1 cr reward: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary honoured cricketer Ishan Kishan with a Rs 1 crore cheque for his contribution to India’s 2026 ICC T20 World Cup victory. The same day, Kishan was back in IPL action for Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Gujarat Titans’ fiery pace attack…

The Economic Times · May 15

Jodie Whittaker: ‘Just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean you should avoid it’

The controversy around Jodie Whittaker’s casting in Doctor Who is long gone for the actor, who after a string of TV hits is on to another winner in the new World Cup drama Dear England

Evening Standard · May 15

Channel 5 secures Commonwealth Games highlights deal as BBC ends 72-year run

Channel 5 will show a daily highlights programme from this summer’s Commonwealth Games, with the BBC opting not to broadcast any coverage

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Why one goalkeeper has Bristol City to blame after World Cup snub

Nikita Haikin's World Cup dreams look to be over - and Bristol City are inadvertantly to blame

FourFourTwo · May 15

Why this could be a World Cup for the underdogs

As more big players struggle with injury, and World Cup set-pieces are expected to be refereed in a completely different way to the Premier League, a few international managers are already adapting plans.

The Independent UK · May 15

Halftime hits: FIFA reveals star-studded squad for historic World Cup final show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

Euronews · May 15