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Kane's double rescues England against DR Congo but right-back crisis deepens ahead of Mexico

Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat DR Congo and reach the World Cup last 16, but Thomas Tuchel's side used three different right-backs in a single match, exposing a defensive vulnerability that could prove costly against Mexico.

Football Jul 1

Mendy ruled out, Senegal faces Belgium without star goalkeeper

Édouard Mendy is officially sidelined from the World Cup round-of-16 clash between Senegal and Belgium after suffering a left knee injury against Norway. Mory Diaw, who kept a clean sheet against Iraq, will replace him in goal.

Football Jul 1

Saka starts on the bench as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32

Bukayo Saka has been named among the substitutes for England's World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo, with Noni Madueke taking his place in the starting XI. The Arsenal winger has been managing a hamstring issue throughout the tournament.

Football Jul 1

Rice and Quansah handed yellow-card amnesty as FIFA wipes England duo's bookings before knockouts

Declan Rice and Jarell Quansah were the only England players booked during the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, but both have been handed a clean disciplinary slate after FIFA's rule wiping single yellow cards at the end of the group phase.

Football Jul 1

Spence plays through broken jaw at World Cup 2026 with custom carbon-fibre mask

Djed Spence fractured his jaw in a Premier League clash in May after being caught by Liam Delap's elbow, and must wear a custom-fitted carbon-fibre mask throughout the World Cup 2026 tournament while his injury heals.

Football Jul 1

Alex Coles urges England to seize their chance as Maro Itoje sits out South Africa opener

Northampton lock Alex Coles has called on England's squad players to step up in Maro Itoje's absence, with Steve Borthwick's side facing South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday in their Nations Championship opener.

Rugby Jul 1

Pochettino dismisses USA favourites tag ahead of must-win Bosnia clash at World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has warned against labelling the United States as favourites for their World Cup round-of-32 tie against Bosnia, pointing to the shock exits of Germany and the Netherlands as proof the tournament remains wide open.

Football Jul 1

Fiji enlist 2007 World Cup final referee Rolland to sharpen discipline ahead of Wales opener

Fiji have brought in former World Cup final referee Alain Rolland to run a laws session with their squad ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match against Wales, while veteran tighthead Mesake Doge has been called up to replace the injured Luke Tagi.

Rugby Jul 1

Tuchel confident England can cope as James and Quansah ruled out of DR Congo clash

Reece James and Jarell Quansah have both been ruled out of England's World Cup round of 32 match against DR Congo in Atlanta, leaving Thomas Tuchel to reshuffle his right-back options. Declan Rice, however, has returned to full training and is expected to be available.

Football Jul 1

Unbeaten Hokit demands UFC cut Aspinall and calls out Gane for September title shot

Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit has called on the UFC to release injured champion Tom Aspinall, declared Ciryl Gane the undisputed king, and publicly targeted a September showdown with the Frenchman — with a promised title shot for Alex Pereira to follow.

MMA Jul 1

Topuria's face shows clear recovery two weeks after brutal UFC Freedom 250 title loss

A photo shared by Georgian reporter Giorgi Kokiashvili shows Ilia Topuria posing with a young fan roughly two weeks after his lightweight title defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, with swelling and bruising around his eyes significantly reduced.

MMA Jul 1

England lose Quansah and James for DR Congo tie as Saka cleared to start

Thomas Tuchel confirmed a double injury blow for England ahead of their World Cup last-16 clash with DR Congo, with Jarrell Quansah and Reece James both ruled out. Bukayo Saka, however, is expected to be fit to start.

Football Jul 1

Tom Wright hails Declan Meredith's swagger as uncapped Brumby earns Wallabies call-up

ACT Brumbies fullback Tom Wright says fly-half Declan Meredith's confidence has soared this season, with the 26-year-old rewarded by a place in Australia's 37-man squad for the July Nations Championship after starting 14 of 15 Super Rugby games.

Rugby Jul 1

Tuchel confirms Quansah and James nearing return as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Jarrel Quansah and Reece James are closing in on fitness ahead of England's World Cup round of 32 tie against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa competing for the right-back slot in the meantime.

Football Jun 30

Tuchel forced into emergency right-back reshuffle as James and Quansah ruled out against DR Congo

Reece James and Jarell Quansah will both miss England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel to consider Djed Spence or a positional switch for Ezri Konsa at right-back.

Football Jun 30

Williams sports black eye as Wallabies sharpen intensity before Ireland Nations Championship opener

Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams has been left with a black eye and grazed face after a training collision with Rob Valetini, as Australia ramp up preparations for their Nations Championship opener against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby Jun 30

Arsenal's title defence threatened by mounting injury concerns heading into 2025-26

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence in August carrying significant fitness concerns across their squad, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba and others managing injuries or facing limited recovery time after the World Cup.

Football Jun 30

Pulisic targets Bosnia start after calf injury limited him to 77 World Cup minutes

Christian Pulisic says he is feeling good ahead of the United States' round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, raising hopes the AC Milan forward will return to the starting lineup after a calf injury restricted him to just 77 minutes across two appearances.

Football Jun 30

Livramento undergoes surgery after calf injury ends his World Cup 2026 campaign

Newcastle United have confirmed that Tino Livramento successfully underwent a minor surgical procedure on the calf injury that forced him out of England's World Cup squad. The 23-year-old is expected to return during pre-season ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Football Jun 30

Rice declares himself fit for England's knockout run despite hamstring and calf concerns

Declan Rice has insisted he is fit and available for England's World Cup knockout stages after sitting out the Panama group game. The Arsenal midfielder revealed he has been managing a hamstring issue since Christmas but says it is not a long-term problem.

Football Jun 30