Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Neville and Wright hail 'fearless' Yan Diomande as Liverpool target torments Kimmich
Gary Neville and Ian Wright were effusive in their praise for Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after the RB Leipzig teenager made Germany's Joshua Kimmich miserable in the first half, with Ivory Coast leading 1-0 at the break.
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Lineker returns to TV punditry as ITV fields star line-up for Germany vs Ivory Coast
Gary Lineker makes a rare television appearance as part of ITV's punditry panel for Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup, joining Laura Woods, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Duncan Ferguson.
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Benitez to referee Germany vs Ivory Coast in must-win World Cup Group E clash
Paraguay's Juan Gabriel Benitez Mareco will take charge of Germany's World Cup Group E meeting with Ivory Coast at Toronto Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure knockout football. Benitez, 43, averages nearly five yellow cards per game and has never previously refereed at a World Cup.
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Brobbey and Gakpo crush Sweden, Netherlands on brink of 2026 World Cup qualification
The Netherlands dominated Sweden 5-1 in Houston on Saturday, thanks to braces from Brobbey and Gakpo. The Oranje top Group F and are on the verge of reaching the knockout stages.
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Brobbey double and Gakpo brace fire Netherlands to 5-1 rout of Sweden in Houston
Brian Brobbey scored twice and Cody Gakpo added two more as the Netherlands dismantled Sweden 5-1 in Houston, silencing pre-match hype around Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres and signalling Ronald Koeman's side as genuine World Cup contenders.
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Vozinha's mother flies to Miami after US waives visa fees for Cape Verde keeper's family
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who kept a clean sheet against Spain at the World Cup, had revealed his mother could not afford the visa deposit to travel to the United States. Ana Candida Evora has now confirmed she will fly into Miami in time to watch her son face Uruguay.
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McParland escapes serious injury scare after deep laceration cuts Prem final short
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland suffered a deep laceration above the knee that forced him off after just 11 minutes of the Gallagher Premiership final, but director of rugby Phil Dowson has confirmed the wound should not threaten the 21-year-old's place in England's July Test squad.
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Michael Oliver to referee Netherlands vs Sweden in 2026 World Cup Group F clash
England's Michael Oliver has been appointed referee for Netherlands vs Sweden in Group F at the 2026 World Cup. The Dutch enter the match on the back of a 2-2 draw with Japan, while Sweden arrive buoyed by a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia.
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Unpaid bonuses, substandard hotel, uncontracted manager: the crisis shaking Senegal at the World Cup
After losing to France 3-1 on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup, Senegal is facing a series of internal dysfunctions: unpaid bonuses to players, inadequate accommodation conditions, and manager Pape Thiaw unpaid for five months.
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Blachowicz and Guskov set for light heavyweight rematch at UFC Belgrade after December draw
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will meet again at UFC Fight Night 283 in Belgrade on August 1, after their first encounter at UFC 325 last December ended in a majority draw. A scheduled May rematch fell through when Blachowicz withdrew with injury.
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BBC's 3D World Cup tool goes viral after producing baffling cramp animation
The BBC's FIFA World Cup 3D Experience drew widespread mockery on social media after its rendering of referee Felix Zwayer receiving cramp treatment from Australia's Aiden O'Neill produced a bizarre, glitching animation during the USA vs Australia match.
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Ivan Barton to referee Turkey vs Paraguay in World Cup 2026 Group D decider
El Salvador's Ivan Barton has been appointed to referee Turkey vs Paraguay at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, a Group D clash that is effectively a must-win for both sides after the United States moved to six points with two wins.
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Paxo the rubber chicken becomes USA's unlikely World Cup mascot after Richards' Conference League find
Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards has brought a rubber chicken named Paxo to the 2026 World Cup after picking it up on the pitch following Palace's Conference League final victory in Leipzig. The charm appears to be working: Richards has completed 97.8% of his passes across two USA wins.
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Bordeaux face Marseille's reserve team in friendly: a symbol of dramatic decline
Relegated to National 1, France's fourth division, Bordeaux will face Olympique de Marseille's reserve team in a summer friendly ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The fixture has sparked strong reactions among supporters, highlighting the club's painful fall from grace.
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New champion Gaethje rules out third fight in 2026 after stunning Topuria upset
Justin Gaethje says there is a 'very, very, very small chance' he fights again in 2026, having already beaten Paddy Pimblett and dethroned Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight title this year.
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England players reunite with families on Father's Day after Croatia win in Kansas City
Thomas Tuchel's England squad enjoyed a family day off in Kansas City following their 4-2 victory over Croatia, with the FA arranging personal message boxes from players' loved ones ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash with Ghana.
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Mexico and United States first teams qualified for 2026 World Cup round of 16
After two group stage matchdays, Mexico (Group A) and the United States (Group D) are the first two teams assured of playing in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, and already know their path in the bracket.
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Barrow FC blur their submarine crest after FIFA bans fan's St George's Cross flag at World Cup
A group of Barrow fans were refused entry to England's 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas after FIFA's ban on military imagery blocked their St George's Cross flag, which featured the club's submarine badge. Barrow FC have responded by releasing a comical temporary crest with the submarine blurred out.
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Brazilian media savage Casemiro after struggling display in Brazil's 3-0 win over Haiti
Five of eight O Globo columnists singled out Casemiro as Brazil's weakest performer in their 3-0 victory over Haiti in Philadelphia, with critics saying the ex-Manchester United midfielder looked "lost" and "below his usual level" at World Cup 2026.
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2026 World Cup: FIFA sanctions VAR referees after Argentina-Algeria controversy
Following Algeria's defeat to Argentina (3-0) and a complaint filed by the Algerian Football Federation, FIFA has reportedly decided to sanction the VAR referees who officiated the match, according to journalist Hafid Derradji.
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