Worldcup 2026 NEWS

Worldcup 2026

All about Gaming License in the Philippines

• New Zealand take on defending champions South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday with both teams aiming to become the first side to win the tournament for a record fourth time bacolod
  
  The All Blacks stormed into the final after a comprehensive 44-6 victory against Argentina, while South Africa reached Saturday’s showpiece event after a last-minute penalty secured them a narrow 16-15 win over England bacolod
  
  Both sides have met once before in the World Cup final, with the Springboks edging the 1995 encounter 15-12 in extra-time and Jacques Nienaber’s side will take further confidence from their convincing 35-7 win over the All Blacks in a World Cup warm-up clash in August bacolod
  
  Follow all the action from the final below plus get all the latest odds and tips from the Rugby World Cup here: RecommendedSouth Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All BlacksStuart Hogg column: New Zealand’s wingers terrify me! They can make the difference in the World Cup finalThe scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup finalNew Zealand vs South Africa liveNew Zealand take on defending champions South Africa at Stade de FranceKick-off live at 8pm, live on ITV1Both teams vying to become the first nation to win the tournament on four occasionsAll Blacks make one change from semi-final win over ArgentinaSpringboks return to controversial 7-1 bench as Pollard and De Klerk startShow latest update 1698506634New Zealand vs South Africa lineupsNew Zealand XV: 15 bacolod
  
  Beauden Barrett, 14 bacolod
  
  Will Jordan, 13 bacolod
  
  Rieko Ioane, 12 bacolod
  
  Jordie Barrett, 11 bacolod
  
  Mark Tele’a, 10 bacolod
  
  Richie Mo’unga, 9 bacolod
  
  Aaron Smith; 1 bacolod
  
  Ethan de Groot, 2 bacolod
  
  Codie Taylor, 3 bacolod
  
  Tyrel Lomax, 4 bacolod
  
  Brodie Retallick, 5 bacolod
  
  Scott Barrett, 6 bacolod
  
  Shannon Frizell, 7 bacolod
  
  Sam Cane (captain), 8 bacolod
  
  Ardie SaveaReplacements: 16 bacolod
  
  Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 bacolod
  
  Tamaiti Williams, 18 bacolod
  
  Nepo Laulala, 19 bacolod
  
  Samuel Whitelock, 20 bacolod
  
  Dalton Papali’i, 21 bacolod
  
  Finlay Christie, 22 bacolod
  
  Damian McKenzie, 23 bacolod
  
  Anton Lienert-BrownSouth Africa XV: 15 bacolod
  
  Damian Willemse, 14 bacolod
  
  Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 bacolod
  
  Jesse Kriel, 12 bacolod
  
  Damian de Allende, 11 bacolod
  
  Cheslin Kolbe, 10 bacolod
  
  Handre Pollard, 9 bacolod
  
  Faf de Klerk; 1 bacolod
  
  Steven Kitshoff, 2 bacolod
  
  Bongi Mbonambi, 3 bacolod
  
  Frans Malherbe, 4 bacolod
  
  Eben Etzebacolod beth, 5 bacolod
  
  Franco Mostert, 6 bacolod
  
  Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 bacolod
  
  Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8 bacolod
  
  Duane Vermeulen bacolod
  
  Replacements: 16 bacolod
  
  Deon Fourie, 17 bacolod
  
  Ox Nche, 18 bacolod
  
  Trevor Nyakane, 19 bacolod
  
  Jean Kleyn, 20 bacolod
  
  RG Snyman, 21 bacolod
  
  Kwagga Smith, 22 bacolod
  
  Jasper Wiese, 23 bacolod
  
  Willie Le RouxMike Jones28 October 2023 16:231698506154New Zealand vs South Africa team newsNew Zealand have made a single change to their starting side as Brodie Retallick is promoted from the bench to partner Scott Barrett in the second row, with Sam Whitelock, who will become the first man to feature in three World Cup finals in his last All Blacks Test, on the bench bacolod
  
  Prop Nepo Laulala is brought on to the bench to provide experienced tighthead cover in the only other change to the matchday 23 that secured such a commanding semi-final win over Argentina bacolod
  
  South Africa, meanwhile, have made two half-back changes as they return to their controversial 7-1 bench split for the final bacolod
  
  Semi-final hero Handre Pollard will start at fly half as Faf de Clerk replaces Cobus Reinach at scrum half, meaning there is no place on the bench for either Cobus Reinach or Manie Libbok who both started the semi-final bacolod
  
  After World Rugby found there was “insufficient evidence to proceed with charges” amid the racial slur allegations made by Tom Curry, hooker Bongi Mbonambi is free to play in the final and has been selected in the No 2 shirt bacolod
  
  Mike Jones28 October 2023 16:151698505734How to watch New Zealand v South AfricaThe Rugby World Cup final is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday 28th October at Stade de Frace in Paris bacolod
  
  Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1 with coverage beginning at 7pm BST bacolod
  
  Registered users can also stream the match for free bacolod online on ITVX bacolod
  
  Mike Jones28 October 2023 16:081698505242Steve Borthwick ‘delighted’ after England confirm lesson learnt in Argentina winSteve Borthwick signed off an encouraging World Cup after England rugby edged Argentina 26-23 at the Stade de France to claim third place bacolod
  
  The Pumas paid the price for allowing England to build a 13-0 lead and while they fought back to control the second half, Borthwick’s men held their nerve to send scrum-half Ben Youngs into Test retirement with a bronze medal bacolod
  
  Their only defeat at France 2023 was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final bacolod
  
  “I’m delighted for the players to get the win after they have worked so hard,” Borthwick said bacolod
  
  Borthwick ‘delighted’ after England confirm lesson learnt in Argentina winEngland’s only defeat in Rugby World Cup was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final bacolod
  
  Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 16:001698504342England’s next generation produce mixed bag to claim Rugby World Cup bronzeIf this was a glimpse of England’s future then it rather resembles their past bacolod
  
  Steve Borthwick’s squad will leave France with bits of bronze in their pockets, outlasting Argentina in an entertaining affair to decide third spot despite threatening a familiar fourth quarter fade to defeat bacolod
  
  The England players slapped shoulders and shared hugs, happy enough with a World Cup medal of any kind at the end of a long and rigorous tournament bacolod
  
  Perhaps this was always the likeliest summit, a short three steps up on to a rapidly-erected rostrum to collect their decoration and reflect on some progress made bacolod
  
  This was something of a changing of the guard for England, bidding adieu to Ben Youngs, Courtney Lawes and a couple of others marking Test farewells, while also looking at the core coming through to lead Borthwick’s side into the next cycle bacolod
  
  Next generation produce mixed bag as England claim World Cup bronzeEngland 26-23 Argentina: England emerged victorious from an entertaining encounter in Paris with the Pumas to secure third placeJack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:451698503442Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’As any Paris shop owner will tell you, an alluring storefront can be everything bacolod
  
  In this beautiful old city, the public are spoilt for choice, chic spots and souvenir shops abundant along the narrow streets and grand boulevards bacolod
  
  A bit of glitz and glamour in an attractive aperture can be the difference bacolod between a passing glance and a bustling boutique bacolod
  
  And so the Rugby World Cup reaches its day of greatest shop window prominence, hoping to dazzle with a Stade de France showpiece contest bacolod between two great rivals bacolod
  
  On Saturday, South Africa and New Zealand will battle to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time, the etcher at the ready though unlikely to be able to start their work too soon with two such evenly-matched, if radically different, sides bacolod
  
  You could hardly have a more enticing game to sell the sport bacolod
  
  The eyes of the world will be watching; this encounter has every chance of enchanting them bacolod
  
  “This is what World Cup finals are about,” Ian Foster, New Zealand’s head coach, said this week bacolod
  
  “I don’t think there’s ever a small one bacolod
  
  Spectacular All Blacks v Springboks final will launch rugby’s ‘new era’The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:301698502542Stuart Hogg column: New Zealand’s wingers terrify me! They can make the difference in the World Cup finalLast week, Argentina were good; New Zealand were just incredible bacolod
  
  They blew them away time and again bacolod
  
  I thought that the All Blacks would turn over the French in the first game, and that would then give the hosts a kick up the backside and galvanise them bacolod
  
  Whereas that is what has happened to New Zealand bacolod
  
  They got thumped by South Africa a couple of weeks before the World Cup, then they were beaten by the French bacolod
  
  They had two big defeats against two of the best teams in world rugby and everyone said they weren’t good enough any more bacolod
  
  They’ve almost said, “we’ll show you bacolod
  
  ”They are a very clever side, New Zealand bacolod
  
  They’ll have analysed Argentina and the opportunities against them bacolod
  
  You look at Will Jordan’s hat-trick try, an off-the-top-of-the-lineout to Ardie Savea bacolod
  
  The tail of the lineout chase Savea, who drops it off on his inside and Jordan runs 90 metres to score a try with a lovely bit of individual brilliance bacolod
  
  They’ll have looked at opportunities all throughout the week bacolod
  
  Looking at those opportunities is one thing; being able to execute them under pressure is another bacolod
  
  I thought they were clinical in everything they did bacolod
  
  I’m a big, big fan of New Zealand’s wingers bacolod
  
  I think Jordan has the all-round ability to be an unbelievable rugby player bacolod
  
  I was a bit nervous a few years ago – there were rumours he was Scottish and might be coming across to play full-back bacolod
  
  Thankfully he stayed with the All Blacks bacolod
  
  Stuart Hogg: All Blacks wingers can win final, plus my team of the World CupIn his final Rugby World Cup column for The Independent, Scotland legend Stuart Hogg reveals why All Blacks wing Will Jordan had him worried for his career and names his team of the tournament ahead of the New Zealand v South Africa final in Paris Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:151698501642The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup gloryp in the coaches’ box at Ellis Park, Ian Foster exhaled deeply bacolod
  
  It was August of last year, and the All Blacks head coach’s job had been hanging in the balance, a run of five defeats in six matches putting Foster in the firing line bacolod
  
  The prognosis looked grim, with the grand old home of South African rugby packed to the rafters with 62,000 Springbok fans who would have loved nothing more than for their side to unseat the coach of their great rival bacolod
  
  But Foster’s team saved him, shocking South Africa 35-23 to bring their coach back from the brink bacolod
  
  Only New Zealand and Foster himself will know truly how close he was to losing his job, but there is every possibility that defeat in Johannesburg would have spelled a premature end to Foster’s tenure bacolod
  
  The players knew what it meant bacolod
  
  “We were playing for our coach’s job,” scrum half Aaron Smith admitted afterwards bacolod
  
  Little more than a year later, and Foster is ready to lead New Zealand into a final; there is every chance that on Saturday night, he’ll be a World Cup winner bacolod
  
  Such a tag would normally ensure a status as something of a national hero – Foster’s predecessors Graham Henry and Steve Hansen both have knighthoods bacolod
  
  The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of gloryKnown as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games bacolod
  
  Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World Cup-winning head coaches Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 15:001698488725Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand v South Africa is more than just the Rugby World Cup finalRugby’s biggest rivalry will be played out on its grandest stage with a historic, unique achievement on the line bacolod
  
  South Africa vs New Zealand bacolod
  
  This is what World Cup finals are all about bacolod
  
  It’s the two greatest rugby nations going head to head, with the winners becoming the first country to claim four men’s World Cups bacolod
  
  Unlike bacolod boxing, rugby doesn’t have the notion of an undisputed champion but if ever there was a match to decide one, Saturday evening in the Stade de France would be it bacolod
  
  As Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick explained 24 hours before the match: “The All Blacks have won the World Cup three times, we have won it three times, so this game is actually bigger than just a World Cup final bacolod
  
  Whoever wins is probably going to have bragging rights for the next eight years bacolod
  
  ”Undisputed champions? Why New Zealand vs South Africa is the ultimate finalThe Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry Jack Rathborn28 October 2023 11:251698415903Rugby World Cup final - liveHello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the Rugby World Cup final from the Stade de France bacolod
  
  After seven, long, pulsating weeks it all boils down to this: New Zealand take on South Africa for a place in Rugby history bacolod
  
  The winner today will become the first nation to win this storied competition on four separate occasions bacolod
  
  Both sides reached the final in different ways; the All Blacks storming past Argentina while the Springboks squeaked past England but, regardless, the stage is set for another classic encounter bacolod between these two great rugby nations bacolod
  
  Stay with us for all the build-up ahead of kick-off in Paris!Ben Fleming27 October 2023 15:11More aboutRugby World CupNew Zealand rugbySouth Africa rugbyJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Latest Rugby World Cup final updates New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Latest Rugby World Cup final updates Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today bacolod
  
  SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesGet in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsbacolod BettingVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingIndependent IgniteSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery ActThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy bacolod
  
  truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply bacolod
  
  Hi {{indy bacolod
  
  fullName}}My Independent PremiumAccount detailsHelp centreLogout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}@keyframes slidedown-video{0%{transform:translateY(-100%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}}@keyframes slideup-video{0%{transform:translateY(200%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}} bacolod
  
  
  
  Maro Itoje has praised the courage of his England rugby teammate Tom Curry after the conclusion of the investigation into Curry’s allegation that Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial slur at him bacolod
  
  World Rugby announced a conclusion to their investigation into the matter this morning citing a lack of evidence, a decision described by both England head coach Steve Borthwick and the Rugby bacolod Football Union (RFU) as “deeply disappointing” bacolod
  
  Curry had accused Mbonambi, the South Africa hooker, of calling him a “white c***” during last Saturday’s final, and separately having also made a remark towards him during the autumn international bacolod between the two nations last November bacolod
  
  Both England and Sale Sharks have condemned the abuse and threats that their player has received as a result of making his allegation during last Saturday’s World Cup semi-final bacolod
  
  And Itoje has said it is “disgraceful” that “the innocent party” in the matter had been targeted in such a way bacolod
  
  Maro Itoje has praised Tom Curry’s courage (Getty Images)“Tom is the innocent party in this respect,” Itoje said bacolod
  
  “He is the victim of the situation bacolod
  
  For him to have this abuse is disgraceful bacolod
  
  “I think Tom has been tremendous bacolod
  
  He’s been courageous to do what he’s done in the manner he’s done it, through proper channels, conducting himself in a manner he should be proud of bacolod
  
  “Definitely as teammates, we are proud of him bacolod
  
  To do that isn’t easy bacolod
  
  To make a statement like that isn’t easy bacolod
  
  To call out stuff like that isn’t easy bacolod
  
  “As you’ve seen this week, when you do something courageous like that, you put yourself out there bacolod
  
  He’s been absolutely fantastic in that regard bacolod
  
  ”The RFU issued a statement immediately after World Rugby released their decision saying they were “deeply disappointed” that a full disciplinary hearing had not been held bacolod
  
  That sentiment was echoed by Borthwick a day ahead of England’s bronze medal match against Argentina bacolod
  
  “The RFU expressed great disappointment at World Rugby’s decision and that disappointment is shared by Tom, his teammates, the management team and everyone associated with this team,” Borthwick stressed bacolod
  
  “Tom Curry has done nothing wrong, let’s be clear on that bacolod
  
  We have got a victim of a situation who has not been able to have his voice heard bacolod
  
  “By World Rugby’s decision, they have denied the victim of the situation, Tom Curry, [a chance] to have his voice heard bacolod
  
  That’s where the disappointment really comes in bacolod
  
  ”Mbonambi has been picked to start for South Africa in the World Cup final against New Zealand bacolod
  
  Curry, meanwhile, will start on the blindside for England at the Stade de France on Friday night bacolod
  
  More aboutMaro ItojeTom CurryBongi MbonambiSteve BorthwickWorld RugbyRugby World CupJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/2Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Curry after World Rugby ignores slur claimItoje praises ‘courageous’ Curry after World Rugby ignores slur claimMaro Itoje has praised Tom Curry’s courage Getty ImagesItoje praises ‘courageous’ Curry after World Rugby ignores slur claimTom Curry has been the target of threats and abuse Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today bacolod
  
  SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesGet in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsbacolod BettingVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingIndependent IgniteSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery ActThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy bacolod
  
  truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply bacolod
  
  Hi {{indy bacolod
  
  fullName}}My Independent PremiumAccount detailsHelp centreLogout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}} bacolod
  
  

Worldcup 2026 FAQ

• What is a EFL class? bacolod

• How do you bet on football games? bacolod

• Estratehiya sa Pamamahala ng Panganib sa Online Gambling sa Pilipinas bacolod

• What is the status of the casino industry in the Philippines 2022? bacolod

• New Philippines Casino Site bacolod

• Who is the Favourite to win the Champions League? bacolod

• Best online Philippines Casino Bonuses bacolod

• Turismo sa Casino sa Pilipinas bacolod

• Sports Law in the Philippines bacolod

• Mga Payo para Kumita sa Online Gambling sa Pilipinas bacolod

• Best PayPal Casino PH bacolod

• When is Peraplay.Net? Everytime you are available bacolod

• How do you bet in FIFA?

• Which site is best for casino?

• Best Sites for Sports Betting in the Philippines

• Mga Halimbawa ng Kasong Paghuhusga sa Pilipinas

• What is soccer called in the Philippines?

• What is all about casino?

• Where can I bet on League of Legends?

• Paano Manalo nang Madalas sa Online Gambling sa Pilipinas

• Mga Tendensya ng Kita sa Industriya ng Paghuhusga sa Pilipinas

• What does 7 bet mean?

• Does the Philippines have a soccer league?

• Philippine Sports Commission National Sports Associations

• How do you beat Sportsbook?

• How do I win a bet at the casino?

• What are the top 5 most popular sports in the Philippines?

• Is there a football league in the Philippines?

• When do you post UEFA Champions League betting picks?

• Mga Patakaran sa Online na Paghuhusga sa Pilipinas

• How do I get better at strategic games?

• How can I make money fast in South Africa?

• Who is the best filipino soccer player?

• Pagsusuri ng Paggupit ng Website ng Paghuhusga sa Pilipinas

• Is gambling legal in Philippines?

• Philippine Sports Commission National Sports Associations

• How can I earn fast money?

• What are the 4P of sports marketing?

• The 10 Best Philippines Casinos

• What is the best online casino in the Philippines?

• Is online casino legal for travelers in the Philippines

• Philippines Casino manila

• The Best Online Boxing

• Has the Philippines ever made the World Cup?

• Philippine Sports Commission

• Casino Event Calendar in the Philippines

• Is DraftKings available in Philippines?

• Has the Philippines ever qualified for the World Cup?

• Casino dealer Jobs in Philippines

• Where can I bet on FIFA?

• How do I bet on sports in the Philippines?

• Can I use peraplay in Philippines?

• Pick a Bonus in Casino

• Top 5 Casino in the Philippines

• Is Peraplay.NET available in Philippines?

• Is it legal to gamble online in Philippines?

• 10 Casinos in Manila You Can Bet Your Money On

• Mga Laro sa Mesa sa Casino sa Pilipinas

• Philippine Sports Commission National Sports Associations

• What is the best way to bet on baseball?

• Pagsusuri ng Merkado ng Paghuhusga sa Pilipinas

• Best Slot Machine Casino Philippines

• Risk Management Strategies in Philippine Online Gambling

• What gambling is legal in Philippines?

• Okada Online Casino

• The Best Online Basketball

• All No Deposit Bonus Casino Philippines

• How can I earn money online daily?

• Did the Philippines ever win in the World Cup?

• How do you win in fishing?

• Match and Bonus Opportunities in Philippine Online Gambling

• VIP Serbisyo sa Casino sa Pilipinas