The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

'Big factor': why Barbarouses moved to Western Sydney

Western Sydney Wanderers players Kosta Barbarouses and Josh Brillante are gearing up for the A-League season after signing new contracts in the off-season.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia

The Republic of Ireland face Portugal at home and Hungary away as the campaign comes to a head next month.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Thomas Tuchel laughs off England fans’ jibes and says: we will need you in America

Thomas Tuchel took the mockery of England fans in good humour as his side qualified for the World Cup finals with a 5-0 win in Latvia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire book their tickets for 2026 World Cup

Veteran striker Sadio Mané bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Senegal dispatched Mauritania 4-0 to power over the line to a third successive World Cup. Fellow West African powerhouse Côte d'Ivoire joined them at next summer's football fest in the United States, Canada and Mexico following a controlled 3-0…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2025

Three things we learned from England rout of Latvia as Thomas Tuchel finds magic formula

Anthony Gordon takes his chance with Djed Spence eyeing a place on the plane as Three Lions qualify for World Cup with two games to spare

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Thomas Tuchel laughs off sarcastic chants as England fans hit back to ‘silent’ criticism

Tuchel came under fire from the England fans after he criticised the Wembley atmosphere for being ‘silent’

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

England have qualified for the World Cup but need to fix these issues to win it

Latvia 0-5 England: A superb performance in Riga booked the Three Lions their spot in next summer’s tournament but questions remain, not least how they will perform against stronger opposition

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Harry Kane feels in the form of his life after firing England to the World Cup

Kane has scored 21 goals in 13 matches this season for club and country this season.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Trump threatens removal of World Cup games from Boston, Olympics from LA

Blaming Boston street takeovers and LA wildfires, the US president said both global sporting events could be moved for supposed safety reasons

The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025