The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

England: March opponents revealed in final games before Thomas Tuchel names World Cup squad

England boss is set to select his squad in May

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

England confirm two opponents for March friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup

England manager Thomas Tuchel will get a final look at his players before selecting a 26-man squad for the tournament

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Mexico Defender at Risk of Missing 2026 World Cup After Nasty Injury

Three El Tri players have suffered long-term injuries in the past six months.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2025

Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Socceroos veteran sent for surgery in World Cup blow

Socceroos veteran Mathew Leckie has undergone hip surgery and is facing a race against the clock to realise his dream for a fourth World Cup appearance.

AAP · Dec 10, 2025

Himalayan mountaineering instructor quits job to chase Olympic dream

She recently won India’s first international medal in women’s cross-country skiing

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Trump news at a glance: president hints at abandoning Ukraine, rambles about ‘weak’ Europe

Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025

The Biggest Bust-Ups Between Players and Managers

Physical and verbal confrontations are all too common between players and their managers.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025

Hosting 2026 World Cup to cost US cities upwards of $250m after ‘worst deal in history’

The US federal government may be forced to cover the shortfall caused by a restrictive deal with Fifa

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Peace prize for Trump triggers complaint about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators

FIFA's ethics code calls for a ban from football of up to two years for violating the duty of neutrality, though it is unclear if the case will be taken up.

Euronews · Dec 9, 2025