The Latest Breaking News from World Cups

RL World Cup history beckons for Knights ace Frizell

Knights forward Tyson Frizell could become the first player to compete for three different nations at three World Cups

AAP · Jun 28

Canada make World Cup history – but Switzerland defeat could have huge impact on World Cup hopes

Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi saw Switzerland beat hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B. The win sees Switzerland become only the fourth nation – alongside Brazil, Argentina, and France – to reach the last 16 in the last four consecutive World Cups. Their reward for…

The Independent UK · Jun 24

'VAR went for coffee' as England escape punishment against Ghana

The Black Stars' head coach Carlos Queiroz had strong words about the refereeing after two fouls from the Three Lions went unchecked, and the two sides played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Colombia qualified for the knockout round beating DR Congo 1-0 and Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to…

France 24 · Jun 24

World Cup 2026: Portugal and record-breaking Ronaldo outshine Uzbekistan

Record-breaker Cristiano Ronaldo guided Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K on Tuesday. Ronaldo became ​the first player to score in six ​World Cups and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the global finals with two goals in Houston.

France 24 · Jun 23

How many more goals has Lionel Messi scored than Cristiano Ronaldo at World Cups?

They used to debate who was better, but Lionel Messi is leaving Cristiano Ronaldo in the dust when it comes to World Cup goals now

FourFourTwo · Jun 23

Every World Cup record held by Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken the record for scoring in more World Cups than anyone else - but which other records does he hold?

FourFourTwo · Jun 23

Maybe they're good: FIFA to analyze use of hydration breaks at future World Cups, Infantino says

FIFA is considering retaining hydration breaks for future World Cups, with President Gianni Infantino defending their introduction this year. He believes the mid-half stoppages offer players rest and tactical reassessment, potentially boosting game intensity and entertainment. Despite some fan criticism, Infantino argued for sporting equity, ensuring all teams benefit from…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Fifa weighs up keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite fan backlash

Hydration breaks have been loudly booed by fans at the World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 23

All-time World Cup top scorers

Lionel Messi is the all-time World Cup top scorer, with 17 goals spread across six tournaments for Argentina

FourFourTwo · Jun 22

Messi notches up World Cup goals record to take Argentina into knockout stages

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi added another accolade to his otherworldly list of achievements on Monday when he became the record goalscorer at World Cups since the inception of the tournament in 1930

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22