World Cup
Netball World Cup: the essential guide

Netball World Cup: the essential guide
Can England topple Australia? All you need to know about the tournament
12 Jul 2019
England prepare 2030 World Cup bid and new Southgate deal

England prepare 2030 World Cup bid and new Southgate deal
Three Lions boss will be offered the chance to lead the nation beyond 2020
2 Aug 2018
Five things we learned from the 2018 World Cup final

Five things we learned from the 2018 World Cup final
France can rule the world for years to come, and England need to take note
16 Jul 2018
World Cup final: France vs. Croatia predictions and odds

World Cup final: France vs. Croatia predictions and odds
France go for a second title but can ‘little Croatia’ rewrite World Cup history?
13 Jul 2018
Mystery behind 1966 World Cup trophy theft finally solved

Mystery behind 1966 World Cup trophy theft finally solved
Gangster Sidney Cugullere and his brother Reg snatched Jules Rimet prize from exhibition, says Reg’s son
24 May 2018
England fans urged not to fly ‘imperialistic’ St George flag

England fans urged not to fly ‘imperialistic’ St George flag
Police chief fears for supporters heading to Russia for World Cup following violence at Euro 2016
16 May 2018

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Russian spy attack: could England boycott the World Cup?

Russian spy attack: could England boycott the World Cup?
There will be no British MPs or royals in Russia and there are questions over the England team’s participation this summer
14 Mar 2018
British worker died at ‘lethal’ Qatar World Cup stadium site

British worker died at ‘lethal’ Qatar World Cup stadium site
Coroner says Zachary Cox was using ‘potentially lethal equipment’
28 Feb 2018
2018 World Cup draw: teams, time and how to watch on TV

2018 World Cup draw: teams, time and how to watch on TV
Gary Lineker will host the event in Russia’s capital city Moscow on Friday
29 Nov 2017
Prince William and David Cameron caught up in Fifa scandal

Prince William and David Cameron caught up in Fifa scandal
Damning report on 2018 World Cup bidding process reveals ‘vote-swapping’ talks between England and South Korea
28 Jun 2017
Fifa backs 48-team World Cup: The arguments for and against

Fifa backs 48-team World Cup: The arguments for and against
Will the expanded format with group-stage penalty shoot-outs dilute competition or bring joy to more countries?
10 Jan 2017
England Women jeered for time wasting in World Cup win

England Women jeered for time wasting in World Cup win
Lucy Bronze smashes home brilliant winner as England beat Norway to set up Canada clash
23 Jun 2015
2018 World Cup logo: Roger the Alien or Finding Nemo?

2018 World Cup logo: Roger the Alien or Finding Nemo?
The Sputnik inspired emblem has 'magic windows' - but not everyone is impressed
30 Oct 2014
China's next ambition: World Cup victory

China's next ambition: World Cup victory
China's president dreams of winning World Cup, says head of new football academy
14 Jul 2014
Will Brazil humiliation cost Dilma Rousseff the presidency?

Will Brazil humiliation cost Dilma Rousseff the presidency?
Brazil's failure to win the World Cup could have implications for the president's re-election
11 Jul 2014
Brazil bridge collapse mars World Cup party

Brazil bridge collapse mars World Cup party
Two people were killed when a bridge collapsed two miles from Belo Horizonte's World Cup stadium
4 Jul 2014
LIVERPOOL: Fury as Suarez treated 'like a dog' 

LIVERPOOL: Fury as Suarez treated 'like a dog'
Anfield said to be considering legal action over Fifa's four-month club ban for World Cup incident
27 Jun 2014
ENGLAND: Signs of hope as rebuild job begins

ENGLAND: Signs of hope as rebuild job begins
England in the 'realm of despair' after World Cup exit but young team offers glimpse of hope
24 Jun 2014
WORLD CUP: Ronaldo hair riddle

WORLD CUP: Ronaldo hair riddle
World Cup whispers: Ghana call the police; does Ronaldo haircut hide a message?
23 Jun 2014
Spain out of World Cup after six days

Spain out of World Cup after six days
Champions out as another lacklustre show ends in defeat at the hands of vibrant Chile
19 Jun 2014
ENGLAND: How long will they last in Brazil?

ENGLAND: How long will they last in Brazil?
With the pressure off, Roy Hodgson's blend of youth and experience may be able to play without fear
13 Jun 2014
Brazil 2014: What time does the World Cup start?

Brazil 2014: What time does the World Cup start?
The long awaited festival of football finally gets underway tonight - here's the lowdown
12 Jun 2014
1966 vs 2014: how do England World Cup squads compare?

1966 vs 2014: how do England World Cup squads compare?
The similarities between Alf Ramsey's heroes of 1966 vs Roy Hodgson's selections for Brazil
11 Jun 2014
WORLD CUP: Why Brazil won't win on home soil

WORLD CUP: Why Brazil won't win on home soil
This is not a vintage Brazil side and they will be under huge pressure to deliver at home
11 Jun 2014
Brazil World Cup: hackers target official websites

Brazil World Cup: hackers target official websites
‘Fast, damaging and relatively simple’ techniques will be used to crash Fifa and sponsor’s sites, say activists
27 Feb 2014
Brazil sends World Cup warning with 3-0 demolition of Spain

Brazil sends World Cup warning with 3-0 demolition of Spain
Brazil 'is back' says Neymar as Samba Boys end Spain's winning streak to take Confederations cup
1 Jul 2013
2022 World Cup could be played in winter to avoid Qatar heat

2022 World Cup could be played in winter to avoid Qatar heat
Could World Cup be staged slap, bang in middle of Premier League Season? Yes, possibly...
20 Mar 2013