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Chilavert calls France team an 'African selection' ahead of World Cup knockout against Paraguay
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert sparked outrage Friday with a racist comment on social media about France's squad composition, less than 24 hours before Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia.
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Petkovic sacked by Algeria after humiliating elimination against Switzerland
Vladimir Petkovic has left his position as Algeria's head coach following the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup against Switzerland (2-0). The Algerian Football Federation reached an agreement to end their collaboration.
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England vs Mexico to kick off at 1am BST after FIFA abandons six-hour schedule change
England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca will proceed at its original 1am BST Monday slot after FIFA backed away from a plan to move the match forward six hours due to concerns over electrical storms and supporter safety.
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Hypobaric chambers to secret Kansas City base: how England prepared for Mexico's Azteca
Thomas Tuchel's England have spent months preparing for Monday's last-16 World Cup clash against joint-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, deploying altitude chambers, remote fitness monitoring, and a carefully chosen training base in Kansas City.
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Baloucoune ruled out hours before kick-off as O'Brien steps in for Ireland against Wallabies
Rob Baloucoune has been ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney through injury, with Jimmy O'Brien called up to start on the right wing in his place.
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England face Mexico at 1am as FIFA confirm World Cup last-16 schedule unchanged
FIFA have confirmed England's last-16 clash with Mexico at the Azteca will remain in its 1am Monday slot despite reports of a potential rescheduling. Canada vs Morocco opens the knockout stage on Saturday 4 July.
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Furbank rushed to hospital with appendicitis hours before England's Springboks opener
George Furbank has been withdrawn from England's matchday squad after being taken to hospital with appendicitis on the day of their Nations Championship opener against South Africa at Ellis Park. The setback likely rules him out of the remaining Tests against Fiji and Argentina.
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Cape Verde stars gatecrash Messi's post-match interview for selfies after Argentina scare
Argentina survived an almighty scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the World Cup round of 32, with Messi scoring his seventh goal of the tournament. Cape Verde players then interrupted his post-match interview to pose for photos with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
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Leclerc admits he cannot match Hamilton's pace as Ferrari SF-26 struggles persist at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc qualified fourth for the British Grand Prix sprint, more than three tenths behind team-mate Lewis Hamilton, and conceded he lacks the confidence and feel with the SF-26 to consistently extract the car's full potential.
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Will Jordan's 70th-minute try seals All Blacks' tense Nations Championship opener against France
New Zealand edged France 19-13 at half-time before surviving a fierce second-half fightback in Christchurch, with Will Jordan's try proving the decisive score in the inaugural Nations Championship Test.
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Refereeing Under Fire After Argentina's Laborious Qualification Against Cape Verde (3-2 a.e.t.)
Argentina secured their Round of 16 spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, but Canadian referee Fischer's performance has overshadowed the result, with accusations of leniency favoring the Albiceleste.
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England fans fear storm delay after FIFA U-turn confirms 1am BST Mexico kick-off
England face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at 1am BST on Monday 7 July at the Estadio Azteca, after FIFA reversed a plan to move the game six hours earlier. Fans are now darkly predicting the thunderstorms that prompted the schedule chaos will delay the match anyway.
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World Rugby Nations Cup launches 4 July with 12 World Cup qualifiers across two pools
The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup begins in Montevideo on 4 July as Uruguay host Georgia, featuring 12 nations already qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, split across Pool A and Pool B.
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Argentina survive Cape Verde's two extra-time equalisers to reach World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina were pushed all the way before a 111th-minute own goal sealed a 3-2 extra-time win over debutants Cape Verde in South Florida.
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Rashford insists Barcelona transfer must wait until after World Cup exit
Marcus Rashford has told those around him his club future must be resolved after England's World Cup campaign ends, with Barcelona having passed on their £26m option to buy following his 14-goal loan spell.
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Verstappen braced for defensive sprint battle as Mercedes and Ferrari hold pace edge at Silverstone
Max Verstappen qualified third for the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone but concedes front-row starters Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are too quick to chase, leaving him expecting a rearguard fight against Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
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FIFA backtrack on kick-off change leaves England's Mexico clash in scheduling chaos
FIFA reversed a proposed six-hour kick-off change for England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico after storm threats over Mexico City caused confusion, with both federations reported to be irate over the handling of the situation.
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Rashford rules out resolving Man Utd future until World Cup campaign ends
Marcus Rashford has told media he will not address his Manchester United future until England's World Cup campaign is over, leaving his long-term club situation unresolved after Barcelona declined to sign him permanently for £26m.
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Ancelotti invokes Ferguson to silence Brazil critics ahead of Norway last-16 clash
Carlo Ancelotti has pushed back against criticism of Brazil's style after their unconvincing 2-1 comeback win over Japan, arguing only Sir Alex Ferguson — with more than 2,000 matches managed — is better placed to question his football knowledge. Brazil face Norway in the World Cup last 16 in New York.
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Paraguay vs France World Cup Round of 16 Threatened by Storms in Philadelphia, Possible Postponement Saturday
The Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. in Philadelphia could be delayed due to storm warnings and temperatures exceeding 36°C.
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