The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Trent Alexander-Arnold hopeful of England recall – but hasn’t spoken to Thomas Tuchel yet

The right-back has endured a disrupted first season at Real Madrid but has been back to his best of late

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Bring on Berlin: Opals go unbeaten in World Cup warm up

Sandy Brondello's Opals showed they will be a force at the women's basketball World Cup after surging through the qualifying tournament unbeaten.

AAP · Mar 17

Team USA Defeats Spain to Go Undefeated in World Cup Qualifiers

Kahleah Copper put up 20 points in Tuesday’s win.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Neymar Breaks Silence on Brazil Snub—And Makes Bold Promise to Carlo Ancelotti

The Barcelona legend still has his sights set on the 2026 World Cup despite his latest setback.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Every USMNT Finish at the World Cup: Tournament by Tournament Breakdown

The USMNT have a rich history at the World Cup, dating all the way back to the inaugural edition in 1930.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

USMNT Official March Roster: Pulisic, McKennie Among Players to Face Belgium, Portugal

Mauricio Pochettino has named his 27-man team to take on the UEFA giants ahead of final World Cup roster cuts.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

USMNT squad: Mauricio Pochettino calls in 27 for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium

Injuries keep Tyler Adams, Diego Luna, and Haji Wright out of the final US friendlies before the World Cup squad is named

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

Iranian football bosses 'in talks' over moving World Cup games from US to Mexico

Iranian football chiefs said on Tuesday that they were thrashing out plans with the organisers of the 2026 World Cup to move their three games in the tournament's group stages from the United States to Mexico due to concerns over player safety.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 17

Should Every Sport Have Some Kind of World Cup?

Plus: a journalist-turned-gambler opens up, legendary sports moments, and sexy sports.

Reason · Mar 17

Will there be no more Neymar for Brazil?

In today’s Football: is it the end of the road for a Seleção legend?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17