The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Socceroos want clinical edge in crucial Bahrain clash

The Socceroos are determined to make their opportunities count when they take on Bahrain in a crunch World Cup qualifier.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

San Marino could qualify for World Cup 2026 without winning a single game

San Marino and Scotland play their final Nations League game of the campaign on Monday, but only the southern European minnows can still reach the World Cup play-offs via that competition

FourFourTwo · Nov 18, 2024

Socceroos in danger of running out of lifelines with tricky Bahrain up next

Australia can still qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup – but only thanks to their rivals being just as inconsistent

The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024

WATCH: Paraguay fan throws bottle at Lionel Messi, Omar Alderete apologizes for 'disrespectful act'

Argentina's 1-2 defeat to Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday was marred by an incident, where the World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi faced the ire of Paraguay fans, as a water bottle was thrown at him from the stands while he was taking a corner.

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2024

England in-tray: What will Brendon McCullum need to sort in new white-ball role?

Test head coach McCullum will also take charge of the men’s white-ball teams in the new year.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Players who were sent off 10 times or more

This lot have taken plenty of early baths between them...

FourFourTwo · Nov 18, 2024

What next for Lee Carsley and England?

The 50-year-old’s six-game spell in interim charge ended with a 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Degenek wants a crack at third World Cup with Socceroos

A fit-again Milos Degenek is bent on making up for lost time with the Socceroos, eyeing a return in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bahrain.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Win or bust for Steve Clarke’s side – Scotland versus Poland talking points

The result will decide Scotland’s fate in this Nations League and determine both their place in the next one and the World Cup qualifying draw seeds.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024