The Latest Breaking News from World Cups

As cricketing teen Aniela Apperley begins making her mark on the game, she could be in line for two World Cups in three months - starting with next month's indoor cricket worlds.

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has played and scored for Mexico at three World Cups, but has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2022 edition in Qatar

With 15s World Cups on the way, a start-up sevens league seeks to establish itself in a crowded but fractured landscape

Southern hemisphere teams have won eight of the nine World Cups so far

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period…

Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons Speaker who will be RFL president in 2023 has said ‘we can take the sport to new heights with all three World Cups’

The striker became the first player to score in four World Cups and was captain when West Germany lost to England in the 1966 final

AT this stage in the four year cycle between World Cups, intending participants should have a reasonable idea as to their state of progress. After…

Old Trafford, Manchester. England’s largest club stadium, host to FA Cup and Champions League finals, matches at World Cups, European Championships and even Olympic Games.

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"For a nation of our size to qualify for back-to-back World Cups under his stewardship was incredible and really very inspiring.”