The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Italy blow another World Cup chance. Will they ever learn?

In today’s Football Daily: Italy and a ‘hard blow for everyone to swallow’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

SI:AM | Heartbreak for Italy as World Cup Spots Finalized

Italy will miss out on the men’s World Cup for the third consecutive time, while Türkiye secured the final spot in the United States’ group.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

The Guardian - US · Apr 1

England route to World Cup 2026 final as former winners lie in wait

England’s group stage performance will dictate path to World Cup glory

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Arsenal: Alexander Isak issues Viktor Gyokeres verdict after World Cup heroics

The Arsenal striker netted four goals in two play-off ties to fire Sweden to the World Cup

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Predicting England’s starting XI at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel faces key decisions in attack

The England manager has some big calls to make with 77 days to go until their World Cup opener against Croatia

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Gianluigi Buffon confirms Italy’s immediate plan after disastrous World Cup qualifying failure

Buffon and head coach Gennaro Gattuso will remain in charge of Italy for the short term despite the heartbreaking World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Conflict-torn Congo celebrates historic World Cup qualification

Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Why Italy’s latest World Cup disaster is now the norm

Comment: The four-time winners will once again miss this summer’s showpiece – and their problems run deep

The Independent UK · Apr 1

FIFA World Rankings: New Leaders Confirmed After Final World Cup Qualifiers

The identities of all 48 teams at this summer’s World Cup have been confirmed.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1