The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Japan Football Association announces Kaoru Mitoma ruled out of World Cup qualifiers due to injury. The 26-yr-old had scored 7 goals in 18 appearances for country, seen as one of Premier League's most exciting attackers.

South Africa must play their best game of cricket to beat Australia in the semifinal, Kyle Abbott tells Al Jazeera.

South Africa must confront ghosts of WCs past vs Aus. Proteas have regrets galore, especially in knockout matches. Aussies have been forged into ruthless machines by Border, Waugh, Ponting & Clarke. South Africa whipped Aus in league stage, but Aussies know how to turn it on when it matters. Rain…

Shami takes seven wickets after Kohli and Iyer score centuries as India advance to a home World Cup final.

'A rest period was a wise choice' says Fenix-Deceuninck director about Dutch champion's month away from racing

Kohli reaches 50th ODI ton, surpassing Tendulkar's record. His whips off fast bowlers, gentle drives against spinners, and pyrotechnics with Shreyas Iyer help India to strong total. Kohli adds unique chapter to India's batting riches, one that should stand the test of time.

Asia's top teams prepare for World Cup qualifying start: South Korea, Japan, Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all have European-based stars in their squads. They all aim to start the second stage of Asian competition with a statement win, with South Korea's Son Heung-min and Wolves' Hwang Hee-chan leading…

Pat Cummins feels Australia have the edge over South Africa in big-match experience as they go into the World Cup semi-final - and they also have Glenn Maxwell.

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold still draws on the harsh lessons of his coaching past but is poised to break new ground when Australia play Bangladesh.