Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

World Cup 2030 (very early) power rankings: who will challenge Spain at top?

The next men’s World Cup is still four years away, but we take a look at the teams with the firmest foundations who should be primed to contend

The Guardian - US

Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup

Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina

The Guardian - US

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal given huge Bruno Guimaraes boost, Man Utd target Newcastle star, Barcola to Liverpool latest

Eddie Howe’s departure has left Newcastle in disarray and Arsenal are poised to launch an official bid for their captain Bruno Guimaraes

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Zendaya's ancient Iranian earrings stir debate over stolen artefacts

Experts said the Iranian 3,000-year-old gold disc medallions Zendaya wore at a promo event for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey were "likely looted". Separately, a Zoroastrian symbol worn by IShowSpeed at the World Cup final has sparked further conversation about Persian cultural identity.

Euronews

Wetherspoons issues profit warning after hopes of World Cup sales boost dashed

Shares in Wetherspoon dropped by around 9% on Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

Man Utd Offer Retro Twist With New 2026–27 Away Jersey

Stormzy first revealed the new shirt during the 2026 World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Ukrainians angry over Russian water polo team in Sydney

The Water Polo World Cup Finals is the first major international team sporting event for a national Russian team since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Waugh outlines winning Wallabies expectation under Kiss

Joe Schmidt's losing record doesn't tell the full story, Phil Waugh says, as Les Kiss takes the Wallabies reins and the expectations shift.

AAP

Wetherspoons dashes hopes of World Cup boost with another profit warning

The latest update from the pub chain warns over a plethora of cost pressures coming from the likes of food and energy.

Evening Standard

'Football Can Be Cruel': Paredes Breaks Silence After Argentina's World Cup Heartbreak

Leandro Paredes reflects on Argentina's emotional World Cup final defeat to Spain, expressing pride in his team despite the heartbreak and controversy surrounding the match's conclusion.

International Business Times UK

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says FIFA 2026 was 'most viewed World Cup ever on YouTube'

YouTube saw over 1.7 billion global viewers watch World Cup videos during the tournament. This made it the platform's most-viewed World Cup ever, reaching new heights. Lifetime views for World Cup content on YouTube now exceed two hundred billion. Creators contributed significantly, generating over two point five billion views with…

The Economic Times

Did FIFA just crop President Trump out of an official photograph of the World Cup trophy ceremony? Here’s my expert photographer’s take

The internet seems to think that the commander-in-chief was intentionally cropped out of an image of the Spanish national team’s celebrations, posted on FIFA’s social media

Digital Camera World

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

The Guardian - UK

There have been several ups and down in last four months: Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi feels confident for the upcoming T20I series. He acknowledges recent challenges but remains focused on his performance. Sooryavanshi previously made his international debut against England in Manchester. He also played a key role in India's U-19 World Cup victory. The young player hopes to utilize his…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

Ferran Torres sparks controversy with 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at World Cup parade

The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song.

The Conversation

‘hello there the jacobian conjecture is false thanx’: why a tiny social media post has mathematicians rethinking AI

As millions of people were coming down from the excitement of the FIFA World Cup Final at the start of this week, a different kind of excitement was building within the mathematical community.

International Business Times UK

Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General? Trump Reportedly Weighing Wild Nomination of FIFA President

Donald Trump is considering nominating FIFA President Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General, citing his global respect and ability to unite nations.

International Business Times UK

Spanish World Cup Star Falsely Accused of Wearing Palestinian Flag Was Actually Showing Hometown Pride

Spain defender Pedro Porro was falsely accused of displaying a Palestinian flag after World Cup celebrations, but the banner was his home region's flag.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

Soccer scores big as 63 million Americans watch FIFA World Cup final

Spain's World Cup victory drew nearly sixty-three million viewers in the United States. This viewership shattered previous records and underscored soccer's increasing popularity. Knockout-stage matches also outperformed major American sports championship games. Broadcasters benefited from new hydration breaks, creating additional advertising opportunities. These record numbers mark a significant milestone for…

Sports Illustrated

Tango, Tattoos and Tuxedos: The 48 Best Quotes From the 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Neymar Jr, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and many more were responsible for some of the best quotes of the summer.

AAP

Sixers lock in new BBL head coach after false start

After their previous coach quit only weeks after his appointment, the Sydney Sixers have finally landed on a new mentor for the upcoming summer.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking How All 20 Premier League Teams Have Been Impacted by 2026 World Cup

There are only 33 days between the end of the World Cup and the start of the Premier League, which will feature several teams who have been hampered by the competition.

Bangkok Post

Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee

LONDON - Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million (5.28 billion baht), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player.

International Business Times UK

Trump's World Cup 'Bromance' Goes Global: President Backs FIFA's Infantino for UN Secretary‑General

President Trump supports FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN Secretary-General. Their relationship, built during the 2026 World Cup, faces criticism over political optics and governance concerns.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Lamine Yamal's Girlfriend? Inés García Santos Faces Backlash Over Claims She Left 5-Year Partner for Star

Inés García Santos, girlfriend of World Cup winner Lamine Yamal, is at the centre of online abuse over unverified dating rumours, and has moved to correct a fake account posting in her name.

1 … 64 65 66 67

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.