The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino

President Trump has given his full backing to embattled Infantino as the FIFA president faces ongoing pressure to step down

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 4: Brentford

Keith Andrews and the high-scoring Igor Thiago face difficult second album after outperforming expectations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Ballon d’Or odds: Kane favourite ahead of Yamal, Rodri and Mbappe

We take a closer look at the 2026 Ballon d’Or betting odds as bookmakers update their prices

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Holiday Inn owner IHG boosted by World Cup after Iran war hit bookings

The group reported revenues up 6 per cent on an underlying basis to $1.26 billion (£930 million) for the six months to 30 June

The Independent UK · Aug 11

World Cup boost helps Holiday Inn owner weather Iran war hit

IHG said revenue per available room rose by 4.8% in the Americas over the half-year.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to oust embattled Infantino

WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be "a terrible mistake" to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Donald Trump warns FIFA of 'terrible mistake' if Gianni Infantino is removed

US President Trump has warned FIFA would be making a “terrible mistake” if they get rid of Gianni Infantino as the head of world football’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending

Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again

Afghanistan has secured automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This victory means the West Indies must now enter the qualifying tournament. They are ranked tenth and cannot improve their position before the deadline. The 2027 event will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Matildas star's warning over A-Leagues pay row

As uncertainty surrounds the future of the A-Leagues, Australian defender Ellie Carpenter claims she is concerned by the state of the domestic game.

AAP · Aug 11