The Latest Breaking News from World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record at World Cups: Appearances, Goals, Results

The all-time great may well be preparing for one last dance in North America next summer.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 18, 2025

Suspended Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts to Portugal’s 2026 World Cup Qualification

The forward is now set to join Lionel Messi as the only two players to ever feature in six World Cups.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 16, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo Rules on Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph to Settle GOAT Debate

The Portugal captain reminded the public that Argentina had won two World Cups before Messi.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2025

Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader

Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it’s a big moment for the global game

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025

‘My dad used to say I’d play for Bolton one day, but soon I was playing at World Cups and in Champions League finals. I’d love to have done it, though’ Owen Hargreaves reveals his Bolton Wanderers regret

Owen Hargreaves achieved many things in his career, but turning out for his dad’s team was not one of them

FourFourTwo · Jun 22, 2025

Brazil return to their roots with appointment of Carlo Ancelotti

Five-time World Cup winners have their first foreign coach but it reconnects them to a tradition that made them great

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025

Rugby World Cups aren’t adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa no longer see hosting as viable and World Rugby is under pressure to deliver for its members

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Women’s Elite Rugby: new league aims to boost US game and – finally – pay its players

Kittery Wagner Ruiz saw two World Cups as a US Eagle and now coaches the Boston Banshees, one of six semi-pro sides

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025

50 years ago, when India won its 1st, and so far only, hockey World Cup crown

The early 1970s was hard on hockey lovers in India. In an era when anything less than an Olympic hockey gold was considered a failure, only bronze medals had come India’s way after Tokyo 1964. Even in World Cups, a top podium spot was elusive.

The Times of India · Mar 16, 2025

Steve Harmison thinks time is up for Jos Buttler as England white-ball captain

The team have endured a miserable 18-month period in which they have given up both limited-overs World Cups.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025