World Cup

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales. Credit: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire.

Luis Rubiales' mother goes on hunger strike after World Cup kiss storm
The mother of UEFA vice president Luis Rubiales has gone on hunger strike due to the "inhuman and bloody hunt" for her son.

Who are the favourites to win the Women's World Cup 2023?

Jason Cummings and Olivier Giroud have shared a cheeky Twitter interaction (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

French World Cup star taunts former Hibs and Rangers man after shirt snub claim

Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The full list of every nation to have to won the World Cup - and how they won it

Players of the Argentine soccer team that won the World Cup arrive to the training grounds where they will spend the night after landing at Ezeiza airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

12 pictures as huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

The World Cup Trophy.

Here's who will host the 2026 World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

Referee Szymon Marciniak will oversee Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in Qatar (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Here is everything you need to know about World Cup Final ref Szymon Marciniak

Messi and Alvarez for Argentina at Lusail Stadium in semi-final

How to watch France v Argentina in the Fifa 2022 World Cup Final

France and Argentina will compete for the World Cup in Sunday's final in Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

When is the World Cup final? Date, location, kick-off time, TV channel

Luka Modric of Croatia can be an inspiration to young Scottish footballers as well as Croatian ones (Picture: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Scotland should be inspired by Croatia's footballing prowess – Scotsman comment

Ally McCoist will commentate the World Cup final for ITV. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ally McCoist: Viewers get boost as Rangers legend to commentate World Cup final

Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring his second and Argentina's third in the 3-0 win over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Messi leads Argentina into final and one last chance to emulate Maradona

Glasgow Warriors' Domingo Miotti impressed during the Challenge Cup win at Bath. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

What Lionel Messi means to Scotland’s small knot of rugby-playing Argentinians

Marc Rochon, the Scottish-born video analyst for the Croatian national side, during an interview with the HNS podcast.

Meet the Rangers fan from Scotland bidding to reach World Cup final with Croatia

Argentina face Croatia in the World Cup semi-final. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Argentina v Croatia: World Cup match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?

England penalty shootouts - best and worst in history

Jason Cummings featured for Australia against France at the World Cup. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aussie hero Jason Cummings reveals Kylian Mbappe shirt effort

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is chased by his teammates after the penallty shoot-out win over Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Josip Juranovic stands out as Croatia stun Brazil to reach semi-finals

Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp scores his iconic last minute winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup finals (Photo credit should read GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)

Netherlands vs Argentina, how to watch, TV info, kick-off, odds

Celtic's Josip Juranovic in action for Croatia against Brazil's Vinicius Junior during the World Cup quarter-final in Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Celtic's Juranovic hailed by BBC MotD team for Croatia v Brazil display

Thiago Silva of Brazil celebrates his side's fourth goal scored by Lucas Paqueta during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Croatia: How to watch, latest odds, kick off time and team news

Kylian Mbappe is the World Cup's top scorer with five. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

England v France: World Cup match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

Just eight teams are now left in the running to lift the 2022 World Cup.

Everything you need to know about the World Cup Quarter-Finals

Lionel Messi carries the hopes of a nation. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar World Cup has already ticked boxes - can it now become one of the greats?

The Qatar World Cup will reach its conclusion in December.

When and where the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held

Cristiano Ronaldo sits on the bench during Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the World Cup last 16 match. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Ronaldo role 'to be defined' says Portugal coach after benching star

A video circulating on social media appears to show the 41-year-old kneeing a man in the head outside Stadium 974 in Doha.

Samuel Eto’o filmed appearing to attack man at World Cup in Qatar

Croatia's Josip Juranovic consoles Japan forward, and Celtic team-mate, Daizen Maeda after the World Cup last 16 clash. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Juranovic opens up on emotional World Cup moment with Celtic team-mate Maeda

Rangers star Borna Barisic in action for Croatia during their World Cup quarter-final win over Japan. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Rangers star tells Brazil 'we're ready for anyone' as Croatia target semi-finals

Celtic defender Josip Juranovic celebrates with Croatia team-mates Marko Livaja and Lovro Majer after the penalty shoot-out win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Celtic and Rangers World Cup first this millennium as Croatia reach quarters

Celtic's Daizen Maeda celebrates after scoring for Japan in their World Cup last 16 tie against Croatia at Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Celtic's Maeda hailed by BBC pundits after World Cup last-16 goal for Japan

England take on Senegal in the round of 16 in Qatar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England v Senegal: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, teams news

Lionel Messi and Argentina face Australia in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Argentina v Australia: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, teams news

Footballer James Rodriguez received the adidas Golden Boot Trophy in recognition of scoring the most goals during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

The 10 players who are favourites to win the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup

ITV’s This Morning off air to make way for World Cup coverage

BBC iPlayer down for thousands - causing them to miss England game

Coronation Street, Emmerdale and The Chase off air due to World Cup

Wales National Anthem: lyrics to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau ahead of Iran game

USA manager Gregg Berhalter during a press conference at the Main Media Centre in Doha, Qatar. Picture date: Thursday November 24, 2022.

Iran v USA: Flag row, warships and political tensions mar tense press conference

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Here are 7 transfers you should make to your World Cup fantasy football team

England play their third and final World Cup group game against Wales on Tuesday. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England v Wales: Match info, TV details, UK kick-off time, team news

England's World Cup players are are an influential bunch capable of earning huge amounts by posting on Instagram.

Here are the 10 English World Cup players who can earn most on Instagram

Players who are booked at this year's World Cup risk being suspended for future games.

World Cup rules for suspensions following yellow and red cards

Players who have already received a yellow card at this year's tournament are at risk of having to sit out a game at the World Cup.

All the players who have had a yellow card at the World Cup

The World Cup in Qatar has been one of the most controversial amidst allegations of bribery and corruption in FIFA's executive committee.

Where is Qatar, what's the time there and why is the World Cup so controversial?

Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Monday including Portugal

England are in Group B at the World Cup and are hoping to win the tournament for the first time since 1966.

Who England play next at the World Cup and how they can qualify

Germany fans pose for a photo wearing a rainbow wristband in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar World Cup has ‘silver lining’ in shining light on human rights abuses

Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka of England are substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USA at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Why is there so much stoppage time at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

USA player, Timothy Weah and inset, former AC Milan and Chelsea striker and President of Liberia, George Weah. (Photos: Getty Images)

Is Timothy Weah related to George Weah?

Many football experts thought Qatar a strange choice to host a World Cup.

How did Qatar win the opportunity to host the World Cup?

Belgium will only wear their home kit during this World Cup.

Why Belgium will only wear their red home kit during the World Cup

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Harry Kane with the One Love armband.

Here's why the OneLove armband won't it be worn during Qatar 2022

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

Could England join Germany in pre-match v USA protest as Fifa clarifies stance?

Neymar (left) sits on the bench after being substituted with an injury during the win over Serbia. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Neymar close to tears as Brazil team doctor issues update on injured ankle

Brazil's Richarlison scores his spectacular bicycle kick in the 2-0 win over Serbia at the Lusail Stadium. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazil favourites tag intact as Richarlison spearheads victory over Serbia

People hold up placards during a rally in Paris last month in support of the anti-government demonstrations in Iran (Picture: Geoffroy van der Hasselt/AFP via Getty Images)

Protests against Iran's fascist regime are turning into a full-scale revolution

Fans of Freiburg in Germany made clear their feelings about the Qatar World Cup earlier this year (Picture: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Greed, abuses and corruption make this World Cup the beautiful game’s nadir

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

England's Harry Kane wears the OneLove rainbow armband during a Uefa Nations League match against Italy in September (Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why victory at the Qatar World Cup will be a hollow one – Laura Waddell

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has near absolute power in the country currently hosting the FIFA World Cup.

Everything you need to know about Qatar’s politics and laws

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda reacts after scoring an offside goal for Japan in their 2-1 win over Germany at the World Cup. (Photo by ANTONIN THUILLIER/AFP via Getty Images)

Germany shocked by Maeda's Japan as hands over mouth protest takes centre stage

Germany players pose with their hands covering their mouths as they line up for the team photos prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Here's why the German team covered their mouth before game against Japan

Croatia defender Josip Juranovic, of Celtic, is tracked by Morocco's Abde Ezzalzouli during the World Cup Group F clash at the Al-Bayt Stadium, Qatar. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Josip Juranovic Celtic sale value unmoved after Croatia World Cup stalemate

Who is playing at the World Cup today?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has been widely criticised for his remarks on the eve of the World Cup in Qatar (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Who will look back fondly on Qatar World Cup? – Martyn McLaughlin

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