The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

England winners and losers: Good week for Arsenal star as Tottenham man suffers World Cup setback

Good camp for Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold as England struggle without them

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Marc Guehi says England must ‘stay calm’ after World Cup warm-up defeat by Japan

England were beaten 1-0 by Japan at Wembley on Tuesday as the Three Lions struggled without several of their key players

The Independent UK · Apr 1

DRC and Iraq book 2026 World Cup spots after inter-confederation play-off wins

Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq secured berths at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday following victories over Jamaica and Bolivia respectively in the two inter-confederation play-off finals.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1

Former Man United star sends DR Congo through to the World Cup

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The Independent UK · Apr 1

Mexico vs. Belgium Player Ratings: Encouraging Draw Boosts El Tri’s World Cup Mood

A very competitive version of El Tri showed up to the final game before the start of the 2026 World Cup camp.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Portugal make do without Cristiano Ronaldo as they breeze pass the United States

American fans missed out on an early glimpse at star attraction Ronaldo due to a hamstring injury

The Independent UK · Apr 1

World Cup 2026 draw in full: England to face Croatia and Ghana as Scotland handed tough group

England to face Croatia in their first game on June 17

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Has a club won the title with a better goal difference than points tally?

Plus: qualifying for the World Cup with no more than two wins, a 20-0 victory and scratching a 34-year itch

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1

'United a country': Arnold the hero as Iraq qualify

Graham Arnold was feted by Australia's large Iraqi community after guiding the Middle Eastern nation to its first World Cup in 40 years.

AAP · Apr 1

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Independent UK · Apr 1