The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Will Jacks gives backing to England captain Harry Brook amid Wellington fallout

Brook will look to put a troubled winter behind him as he leads England in the T20 World Cup.

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Lindsey Vonn, skiing with ruptured ACL, takes crucial step in downhill medal bid

A week after her ACL injury, Vonn clocked a successful practice session and is still on track to compete in Sunday’s medal race

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans.

The Conversation · Feb 6

Robert Redford's character in 1969 film 'Downhill Racer' still resonates with American ski racers

David Chappellet, a fictional downhill racer played by Robert Redford in the 1969 film "Downhill Racer," continues to inspire skiers

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Mohammed Siraj Set to Replace Injured Harshit Rana in India’s T20 World Cup Squad

Mohammed Siraj is set to replace injured fast bowler Harshit Rana in India’s squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, TimesofIndia.com has confirmed.

Whats Hot · Feb 6

The race to be the USMNT’s top striker is – once again – an open competition

The window to impress on Mauricio Pochettino is waning, and the pressure is on for the No 9s on the bubble

The Guardian - US · Feb 6

Caoimhin Kelleher: Goalkeepers could do with a bit of help from referees

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: After eight months shaped by triumph and tragedy, Brentford and Republic of Ireland No 1 Kelleher speaks to Miguel Delaney about the evolution of modern goalkeeping, processing the loss of Diogo Jota, and that Troy Parrott goal in Budapest

The Independent UK · Feb 6

T20 World Cup odds: Latest cricket T20 World Cup betting odds for 2026

We’ve collected the latest T20 World Cup odds on a range of markets for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Secret tech, espionage and marginal gains: Why Team GB are world-beaters in skeleton

In winter sports, where a fraction of a second can mean the difference between winning and losing, staying a technological step ahead of the competition is vital

The Independent UK · Feb 6

How a shambolic T20 World Cup could lead to redemption for England

Brendon McCullum’s England have the tools to seize glory amid a backdrop of turmoil between hosts India, fierce rivals Pakistan, and the now withdrawn Bangladesh

The Independent UK · Feb 6