Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Scotland face Morocco in World Cup group stage as Tartan Army fills Boston streets
Scotland take on Morocco in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Friday, June 19, with thousands of Tartan Army supporters already celebrating in Boston ahead of what promises to be a demanding test.
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Cape Verde hold European champions Spain to goalless draw at Africa Cup of Nations
Cape Verde stunned Spain, holding the European champions to a 0-0 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations. The result marks a significant upset for the tournament debutants against one of the world's top-ranked sides.
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Ian Wright backs USMNT to reach semi-finals after 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Ian Wright believes the United States can reach the World Cup semi-finals after Mauricio Pochettino's side opened their home tournament with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice.
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Kape rejects title-shot wait to rematch Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
Manel Kape turned down the option to wait for a UFC flyweight title shot and instead booked a rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119, with the Portuguese knockout artist unwilling to sit idle for most of 2026.
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Shearer backs Kane to shrug off penalty miss after record-equalling display against Croatia
Alan Shearer has dismissed concerns over Harry Kane's mental resilience after the England captain missed and retook a penalty before equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goals record of 10 in a 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Feyi-Waboso returns from facial injury to start Premiership Final against Northampton
Exeter Chiefs have recalled England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership Final against Northampton Saints at Twickenham, with Paul Brown-Bampoe dropping out of the squad entirely after starting last weekend's semi-final win over Bath.
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3-0 Defeat to Argentina: Algeria Drops Four Places in FIFA Rankings
Beaten 3-0 by Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick, Algeria loses eleven points in the FIFA rankings and falls to 32nd place worldwide, dropping out of Africa's top five.
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McParland marks 50th cap as Mitchell returns to bench for Northampton's Premiership Final
Archie McParland will make his 50th appearance for Northampton Saints when they face Exeter in Saturday's Premiership Final, with fit-again England and Lions scrum-half Ben Mitchell named among the replacements in the only change from the semi-final win over Leicester.
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Pulisic in injury doubt as USA host Australia in crucial World Cup Group D clash
Christian Pulisic faces a race to be fit after sustaining a leg injury against Paraguay, as the United States host Australia in Seattle in a World Cup Group D match where a win would all but secure a place in the last 32 for either side.
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Pollock embraces scrutiny as Northampton target back-to-back Premiership titles
Henry Pollock has responded to criticism following a difficult outing at Welford Road by delivering a standout play-off performance against Leicester, helping Northampton reach Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter at Allianz Stadium.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea visit Anfield as Premier League fixtures hand Liverpool a reunion date
The 2026/27 Premier League fixture list confirms Liverpool will host Xabi Alonso's Chelsea on May 1, with the first meeting at Stamford Bridge on December 5. It will also mark the first managerial clash between Alonso and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola, childhood friends who once played in the same youth team.
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Switzerland's Yakin admits timing substitutes around hydration breaks in 4-1 rout of Bosnia
Murat Yakin has openly admitted he delayed his triple substitution until the second-half hydration break against Bosnia & Herzegovina, saying it stopped opponents reacting. Switzerland scored four times in the final 16 minutes to win 4-1.
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Montoya warns Hamilton's rivals after Barcelona win ends his Ferrari drought
Juan Pablo Montoya has compared Lewis Hamilton's mentality to Fernando Alonso's after the seven-time champion claimed his first Ferrari victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a win drought stretching back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.
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Bellingham fronts England media after World Cup opener to silence Euro 2024 critics
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in their 4-2 win over Croatia at Dallas Stadium and then stepped up to face the press — a deliberate contrast to his media silence at Euro 2024, which Gary Neville and Ian Wright both praised.
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Exeter captain Jenkins calls Premiership final against Northampton the benchmark of his career
Dafydd Jenkins, 23, will lead Exeter at Twickenham on Saturday as the Chiefs seek a third Premiership title, just 12 months after finishing second bottom of the table. The Wales lock says the final against Northampton is the biggest game he has ever been involved in.
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Olise starts as number 10, Dembélé moved to right wing against Iraq
Decisive after coming on as a substitute against Senegal (3-1), Michael Olise will start as number 10 against Iraq on Monday evening, replacing Ousmane Dembélé, who disappointed in France's opening group match.
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Kone fractures tibia and fibula as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in first-ever World Cup win
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone suffered a double leg fracture — breaking both his tibia and fibula — after a red-card challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo in the 53rd minute of Canada's historic 6-0 victory in Vancouver. Kone will undergo surgery and was visited in the dressing room by Madibo, who apologised before the midfielder was taken to hospital.
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Arsenal open 2026-27 Premier League title defence at home against promoted Coventry
Arsenal begin their defence of a first Premier League title in 22 years when they host newly-promoted Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday 21 August. Key fixtures include trips to Anfield and Aston Villa, plus home clashes with Manchester City and Tottenham.
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Manchester City open 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on August 23
Manchester City's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures have been confirmed, with the Blues hosting Bournemouth on August 23 to open the campaign. The first Manchester derby falls on September 12 at Old Trafford, while the season concludes at Sunderland on May 30.
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Manchester United host City in September as 2026/27 derby dates confirmed
The Premier League fixture release has confirmed the two Manchester derby dates for 2026/27. United welcome City to Old Trafford on the weekend of September 12-13, with the return at the Etihad scheduled for March 20-21.
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