The real reason Fortnite missed Esports World Cup 2025 Finally makes a comeback. Dot Esports · Jan 21
World Cup dream alive as Roosters star defects to rugby Star second-rower Angus Crichton will leave the Sydney Roosters at the end of the NRL season to play his boyhood code of rugby union. AAP · Jan 21
Fixtures and schedule confirmed for first women’s British and Irish Lions tour The Lions will take on the Black Ferns in a three-Test series in 2027 The Independent UK · Jan 21
‘No Era Penal’—Wesley Sneijder’s Big Confession Reopens Mexico’s 2014 World Cup Wound The Netherlands eliminated Mexico in the 2014 World Cup round of 16 in controversial fashion. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Jill Ellis warns of hypocrisy in questioning Qatar as host of Women’s Club World Cup The ex-USWNT coach Jill Ellis spoke of not wanting to ‘throw stones in glass houses’ amid talks of Qatar potentially staging Women’s Club World Cup in 2028 The Guardian - US · Jan 20
Alexi Lalas Snubs USMNT Star in His Preferred 2026 World Cup Starting Lineup The Stars and Stripes’ best XI next summer could leave a familiar face on the bench. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
World Cup footballs and Olympic ‘hot pants’: why Loughborough University is in a different league The university renowned for its sporting excellence is also playing hard behind the scenes, teaming up with adidas to revolutionise sportswear and equipment The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Threatens What Makes Sports Great It’s not just the World Cup and the Olympics—baseball, basketball, and other sports are getting hit too. Reason · Jan 20
Rob Key likely to survive but T20 World Cup crucial to Brendon McCullum’s fate While Rob Key has told ECB review of a willingness to change after the Ashes defeat, Brendon McCullum faces a potential acid test with the white-ball side The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Liam Delap: Chelsea star sets England target ahead of this summer's World Cup Blues forward has not played for the Three Lions’ senior side Evening Standard · Jan 20
I watched dramatic Morocco vs Senegal AFCON Final with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Zohran Mamdani's AFCON watch party lived up to the hype FourFourTwo · Jan 20
Malajczuk smashes record-fastest century in Aussie win Two wins with a centurion in each match have set Australia off to a fine start at the under-19 World Cup with Will Malajczuk the second teen to ton-up. AAP · Jan 20
Esports World Cup 2026 massive prize pool & schedule revealed It's even bigger this year! Dot Esports · Jan 20
Fulham lead Troy Parrott race as three clubs target Republic of Ireland hero The AZ Alkmaar striker has impressed in the Eredivisie and hit five goals against Portugal and Hungary to guide the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup 2026 play-off The Independent UK · Jan 20
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20 England prepare to reveal Six Nations hand with Borthwick aware of ticking clock The Six Nations is a key staging post on the road to next year’s World Cup and with injuries biting, Wales offer the only real chance to experiment
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed train with England in Sri Lanka after visa delays The spin duo took to the field in Colombo for the first of two training sessions before the first ODI on Thursday.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 ‘Last Resort’—German Politician Suggests World Cup Boycott Over Greenland Issue A member of the German parliament has raised the possibility of a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Scotland could replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after ICC ‘issues ultimatum’ Bangladesh reportedly given 21 Jan deadline as ICC refuses to alter tournament schedule
TechRadar · Jan 19 'We are helping innovate at the frontiers of what is possible, to evolve the sport and make it next generation': Lenovo tells us how it is working with FIFA to make the 2026 World Cup the smartest yet Lenovo and FIFA team up to make the 2026 World Cup the smartest and most engaging yet.
AAP · Jan 19 Socceroos announce World Cup warm-ups, new assistant The Socceroos will host two friendlies in the next FIFA window, while FA has also announced ex-captain Mile Jedinak has joined Tony Popovic's coaching staff.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 Road to World Cup 2026: Mexico’s Five Best Players of the Week—Ranked Many players fighting for a spot in Mexico’s World Cup roster have been phenomenal in the early days of 2026.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Miguel Delaney answers your Premier League questions – from the next manager to be sacked to surprise January transfers ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief footballer writer Miguel Delaney answers readers’ Premier League questions – from Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit at Manchester United and Xabi Alonso’s sudden availability to mounting pressure on Thomas Frank and the likelihood of late January transfer surprises
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 ‘The dream will have to wait’: Moroccan media reacts to Afcon final heartache Walid Regragui faced calls to resign despite stunning record with Atlas Lions after nightmare that prolongs 50-year wait
Euronews · Jan 19 Qatar Football Festival 2026 brings Messi, Yamal, Salah and top teams to Doha in March Qatar Football Festival 2026 will be headlined by the men’s Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, with some of the world’s biggest football stars set to appear in Doha during a six-match international window.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 Fighting ballboys, walking off: Senegal are Afcon champions after weirdest final In today’s Football Daily: looking back on the Afcon final chaos