Harry Brook leads England into World Cup semis with century in win over Pakistan There was a nervous finish despite the captain’s heroics. The Independent UK · Feb 24
Harry Brook masterclass leads England into T20 World Cup semi-finals Promoted to No 3 against Pakistan, the England captain made a magnificent century The Independent UK · Feb 24
Mexico pledges safety for World Cup after violence erupts from cartel boss’s killing Mexico’s president says there is ‘no risk’ for those visiting for Fifa games after military killed drug lord ‘El Mencho’ The Guardian - US · Feb 24
FIFA ‘Considering’ Huge Rule Changes Before 2026 World Cup Fans are not getting to see the ball in play during matches for anything close to 90 minutes. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24
Flights finally resume from violence-hit Mexico resort after thousands stranded ‘We are encouraged to see the situation beginning to settle’ said David Nichols of specialist Journey Latin America The Independent UK · Feb 24
Women’s Asian Cup 2026: complete guide to all 26 Matildas players Everything you need to know about every Australian squad member in the football tournament hosted by Sydney, Perth and Gold Coast The Guardian - AU · Feb 24
Williamson refuses to rule out strike action amid player overload concerns England’s captain has said she would never take the possibility of strike action off the table if players are not listened to over scheduling concerns The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial after being accused of rape Achraf Hakimi was given preliminary charges of rape back in March 2023 The Independent UK · Feb 24
Jarrad Branthwaite hopes to make late push for England’s World Cup squad amid ‘very disappointing season’ The Everton defender was been hampered by injuries this season but feels he can impress Thomas Tuchel during the rest of the campaign The Independent UK · Feb 24
Benjamin Sesko happy to be patient in wait for Manchester United starting spot Benjamin Sesko is prepared to be patient in regards to becoming a first-choice pick for Manchester United The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
England drawn to face Scotland and Ireland at home Women’s T20 World Cup The tournament kicks off at Edgbaston on 12 June The Independent UK · Feb 24
Gianni Infantino ‘very reassured’ Guadalajara can host World Cup games amid Mexico cartel chaos The death of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguara Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, has unleashed havoc across 20 Mexican states The Independent UK · Feb 24
How to watch England vs Pakistan: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for T20 World Cup 2026 match Here's how to watch England vs Pakistan T20 World Cup streams as the two sides clash in a Super 8 showdown with semi-final qualification on the line. TechRadar · Feb 24
How Mexican cartel boss El Mencho's death could impact the World Cup The kingpin was known for his ruthless methods, including sending severed pigs’ heads to lawyers and threatening to kill police officers ‘and your dogs’ Evening Standard · Feb 24
Euronews · Feb 24 Mexican cartel clashes spark security concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup The violence erupted just under four months before Mexico City hosts the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.
Whats Hot · Feb 24 Ashwin Urges Pakistan to Make Bold Move Against England in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sparked debate ahead of Pakistan’s must-win Super 8 clash against England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Taking to social media, Ashwin suggested that Pakistan consider promoting Fakhar Zaman to the middle order if they are serious about keeping their World Cup hopes…
International Business Times · Feb 24 Why 2026 Marks a Turning Point for AI in Sports and Beyond From the Winter Olympics to the FIFA World Cup and annual sporting events, there is no shortage of excitement for sports fans in 2026. Those who get excited about technology and the business side of sports will have even more intriguing developments to watch.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Mexico tourist towns fear reaction ahead of World Cup after cartel violence: ‘The world just saw what happened’ Mexico hoped the death of one of the world’s biggest fentanyl traffickers would ease the pressure
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24 Australia beat India by six wickets in first women’s cricket one-day international – as it happened Australia level the multi-format series at 4-4 with an emphatic victory over India with 70 balls to spare in the ODI in Brisbane
Sports Illustrated · Feb 23 Road to 2026 World Cup: Mexico’s Four Best Players of the Week—Ranked Two prolific El Tri attackers continued their stellar start of 2026 this weekend.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 23 USMNT’s Four Best Players of the Week—Striker Stuns With Broken Arm Ricardo Pepi’s broken arm didn’t hold him back from scoring a stellar goal from distance.
The Conversation · Feb 23 Calls for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are growing, but how realistic is one? The next major international sporting event, the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is already garnering international scrutiny. There have been numerous calls to boycott it.
Evening Standard · Feb 23 Ruben Loftus-Cheek: Ex-Chelsea star issues statement as surgery confirmed after horror injury AC Milan midfielder was stretchered off after sickening collision, leaving World Cup dream in doubt
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Shimron Hetmyer blasts West Indies to big win over Zimbabwe at T20 World Cup Hetmyer’s 85 powered the West Indies to the second highest total in tournament history
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Football lawmakers consider new rules for World Cup in bid to cut down on time-wasting The International Football Association Board (IFAB) wants to limit time-wasting at this summer’s World Cup