The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Fifa’s Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 – and not in Qatar

Fifa have seemingly turned down Qatar’s bid to host the 2029 Club World Cup after telling confederations the tournament will be held in the summer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Wallaroos hope World Cup hero is fit for US showdown

The Wallaroos are hoping match-winning winger Desiree Miller will be cleared to fly again next weekend for the showdown that will define their World Cup.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Julia Schell scores six tries in dominant Canada win and France beat Italy

Day two of the Women's Rugby World Cup has served up plenty of talking points

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025

Trump’s hand makeup has returned after questions about president’s health over swollen ankle sightings

A large patch of what appeared to be foundation, in a lighter shade than his skin, was clearly visible on his hand during President Trump’s visit to an exhibit at the People’s House museum

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Harry Brook and Zak Crawley help Superchargers go level at top of table

Brook thrashed 56 off 27 balls with five sixes and three fours after Crawley’s 49 from 25 deliveries.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Scotland crush Wales in crunch clash to take huge step towards Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Scotland 38-8 Wales: Francesca McGhie’s hat-trick helped Scotland to a perfect start and well placed to make the last eight

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland demolish Wales at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Scotland opened their Pool B campaign in style and opened the scoring after 55 seconds and going on to win 38-8.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing

Amy Cokayne said after England’s 69-7 Rugby World Cup win against USA that ‘there are a few things that didn’t quite go right’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Australia run riot with 11 tries in Rugby World Cup win over Samoa

Australia beat Samoa 73-0 in their opening Pool A game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, scoring 11 tries

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Miller time: Desiree grabs Wallaroos' World Cup treble

Winger Desiree Miller has flown over for a hat-trick as Australia's rugby women opened their World Cup bid in Manchester with a 73-0 trouncing of Samoa.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025