The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Thomas Tuchel dismisses England question: 'I don’t want to engage in this discussion'

Three Lions boss also assesses failed false-nine experiment after concerning Japan defeat at Wembley

Evening Standard · Mar 31

‘Why should he retire?’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson hopes Seamus Coleman plays on

The 37-year-old Everton full-back remains a key player for the Republic of Ireland.

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Thomas Tuchel reveals 'scary' concern for England ahead of World Cup after Japan defeat

Three Lions could see ambitions to end 60 years of hurt in North America this summer derailed

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Steve Clarke admits Scotland must find attacking quality before World Cup

The Ivory Coast inflicted a second successive 1-0 defeat on Clarke’s side.

The Independent UK · Mar 31

World Cup 2026 play-offs: Italy stunned on penalties as Arsenal star sends Sweden through

2006 world champions missed out on sport’s top tournament once more

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Mexico Learns Final Group Stage Opponent for 2026 World Cup

El Tri is now aware of which European nation it will face in the 2026 World Cup group stage.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

Italy fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup after more play-off heartbreak

The four-time World Cup champions are the first former winners to fail to qualify for three tournaments in a row

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Italy miss out on World Cup again after Bosnia and Herzegovina’s shootout triumph

Italy will miss their third successive World Cup after losing 4-1 on penalties against Bosnia and Herzegovina following a 1-1 draw

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, Sweden and Czech Republic reach 2026 World Cup

Turkey, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the Czech Republic advanced to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada on Tuesday night following European play-off final wins.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31

Three things we learned from worrying England defeat as Phil Foden experiment fails

False nine test falters against Japan in absence of Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel left with plenty of concerns ahead of World Cup squad selection

Evening Standard · Mar 31