The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Few teams have been more affected by World Cup player absences than North Carolina. Which makes their ongoing success all the more remarkable

Three Manchester United Women players still being at the World Cup is a major factor in the time taken to determine Mason Greenwood’s future

With Al Horford and Oshae Brissett sitting out the World Cup, only Porzingis is still in the mix; what other Boston alumni are too?

World No 1 lost first game to Germany’s Vincent Keymer through endgame blunder, but finally won 3.5-2.5 after speed tiebreaks

The England coach did not rise to the barb of Wales being too fit for his side, as he said that ‘incredible’ Henry Arundell can be a game-breaker at the World Cup

England goalkeeper Mary Earps was named player of the match in England’s victory over Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup. She has played a key role in England’s recent successes, not just at the World Cup but in previous tournaments. Her performances have made her a hero to her…

It’s no longer a niche skill to be able to impress/bore a lesbian at a party by listing off the names of Australian women football players

James will miss Saturday’s quarter-final against Colombia and the semi-final should England progress, but could return for the World Cup final if her teammates get there

There’s a new No. 1 in our latest rankings as we look at the strengths and weaknesses of the eight remaining teams.

The game starts at 5pm on Saturday, August 12, but some venues have already sold out.

The last-eight fixtures begin on Friday when Spain play the Netherlands and Japan take on Sweden.