The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq's World Cup dream

Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.

AAP · Mar 8

India make history with dominant T20 World Cup final triumph over sorry New Zealand

India beat New Zealand by 96 runs: Opening batter Sanju Samson scored another big tally to set up the game before Jasprit Bumrah’s four-wicket haul killed off the Kiwi run chase

The Independent UK · Mar 8

India trounce New Zealand to make history and retain T20 World Cup title

Tournament hosts become first-ever back-to-back champions

Evening Standard · Mar 8

India wins cricket's Twenty20 World Cup with 96-run victory over New Zealand

India has won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand to the delight of more than 100,000 fans at the largest cricket ground in the world

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Iraq has made a request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8

Unique 2026 World Cup Match Inspires $50,000 Ticket Prices

Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

USMNT World Cup Dreams Fueling Perfect Vancouver Whitecaps MLS, Cascadia Cup Start

The 2025 MLS Cup runner-up picked up a 4–1 win over the Portland Timbers to start the 2026 Cascadia Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

Emma Hayes’ USWNT built World Cup momentum with SheBelieves title: Three takeaways

The US head coach has built a deep and talented pool of players as next summer’s tournament in Brazil approaches

The Guardian - US · Mar 8

‘Not Good News’—USMNT’s World Cup Preparations Rocked After Star Defender Suffers Injury

Sergiño Dest will face a tight timeline to play in the USMNT’s March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 8

RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8