The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Braxton Sorensen-McGee on being New Zealand’s youngest star

The 18-year-old is one of several prominent young Black Ferns fighting to retain the title and secure New Zealand’s seventh World Cup

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025

England to ring changes and ‘get everyone started’, says John Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said he would make changes to the team for their second Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

England lifted intensity in second half of opening World Cup win – John Mitchell

The Red Roses kicked off the tournament in front of a record-breaking crowd of 42,723 at the Stadium of Light, scoring 11 tries.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

England 69-7 United States: Red Roses record statement 11-try win in Women's Rugby World Cup opener

Ellie Kildunne starred on opening night in Sunderland

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States

It was a 28th consecutive win for the Red Roses.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

England light up opening night to show why they are World Cup favourites

England 69-7 USA: A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw to Take Place in Washington D.C. This December

The event will take place on Dec. 5, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2025

Trump Says 2026 World Cup Draw Set For December In Washington

US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 -- and got a rare chance to hold the coveted football trophy.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025

Wallaroos to bring the aggression in World Cup opener

New co-captain Kaitlan Leaney has given herself another role ahead of the Wallaroos' Rugby World Cup opener in England.

AAP · Aug 22, 2025

Puck Pieterse forgoes Rwanda Road Worlds to focus on title defense at Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland

Reigning U23 women's road winner already back at MTB World Cup series to prepare for elite women's XCO race on September 13

Cycling News · Aug 22, 2025