The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury

Fifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

New boxing era as Australia names Glasgow debutants

Part of the next wave of Australia's boxing talent, Emma-Sue Greentree headlines a team of Commonwealth Games debutants to fight for gold in Glasgow.

AAP · Apr 29

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

AAP · Apr 29

World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded

Ifab also determined that players who leave the pitch in protest will see red

The Guardian - US · Apr 28

LIV Golf Officially Postpones June Event, While Raising More Questions

The league said it was postponing a summer visit to New Orleans due to heat and the World Cup, but other conflicts would arise with playing in the fall.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

New ‘Vinicius Law’ will see players sent off at World Cup if they cover their mouths during confrontations

The rule change comes after Vinicius Jr reported racial abuse from Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni, who covered his mouth during a Champions League match in February

The Independent UK · Apr 28

Should Russia’s Expulsion From Global Soccer Be Revoked? FIFA Debates

The fate of the Russian Football Union may be decided this week.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

FIFA Considering New Yellow Card Rule for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup has multiple new aspects that differentiate it from previous editions of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28

‘If we played that game 10 times, we’d win it nine’ Olivier Giroud recalls the most painful defeat of his entire career, and why it made him the player he became

Giroud won the greatest prize in football at the 2018 World Cup, but it might not have been possible without his lowest ebb two years earlier

FourFourTwo · Apr 28

Mexico Announces First 12 Players on 2026 World Cup Roster With Big Surprises

Javier Aguirre made a number of unexpected decisions.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28