The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

South Africa allrounder Nadine de Klerk has returned to the Brisbane Heat on a WBBL mission with a World Cup final loss still burning her to the core.

Japan wants to host the Women's World Cup in 2031 to ignite the domestic game and cut the gap on Europe and North America, the country's football chief told AFP. In 2011 Japan won the competition but they have since been overtaken, with women's football booming in Europe in recent…

As if Mikaela Shiffrin hadn't already etched her name in the annals of World Cup alpine skiing, the American kickstarts the new season eyeing yet another landmark, looking to become the first person to chalk up 100 victories on the circuit.

Elliot Minchella is a notable absentee.

BMW factory driver Raffaele Marciello will defend his FIA GT World Cup title in next month's Macau GT3 showpiece, which features all previous winners on the entry list.

106 women's footballers from 24 different countries have signed an open letter opposing the sponsorship deal

Georgia Stanway says the defence of England’s European title begins now as they prepare to face Germany in a friendly at Wembley

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is also to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament

The successes have underlined England’s dominance on world stage.