The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Stokes says lure of winning another World Cup key to comeback for series against New Zealand, with a ‘plan’ to treat knee problem after the tournament

What better way for hosts France to prepare for the World Cup spectacular than with a good old-fashioned sideshow? And France duly delivered a week before their opening match against New Zealand with a rumpus over the selection of Bastien Chalureau after Paul Willemse withdrew from the 33-man squad with…

Admired broadcaster and former New Zealand captain on his musical upbringing, the importance of the World Cup and that 2019 final

May wanted to leave the England camp but stayed and ultimately replaced Anthony Watson in the World Cup squad

The 42-year-old, who was sacked on Tuesday, had not won anything since 2011 and there was a feeling Spain’s World Cup triumph came despite him, not because of him

‘There were girls that decided not to go to the World Cup because they weren’t happy with the way things were going. And that for me is just so sad to hear because it’s a dream to play in a World Cup,’ says Lioness

Jorge Vilda has been sacked as Spain coach after eight years in charge of the women’s team and despite winning the World Cup last month

The Spanish Football Federation has also condemned Luis Rubiales’ actions in a bid to distance itself from its suspended president

Banchero had previously committed to play for Italy at the World Cup before joining Team USA instead.