Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures confirmed as Arsenal begin title defence against Coventry
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 season fixtures, with champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City on the opening weekend of August 22. Other standout early matches include Hull City vs Manchester United and Newcastle United vs Liverpool.
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Derek Cornelius Named Best Defender on Opening Day of 2026 World Cup
FIFA released its first power rankings for the 2026 World Cup after the opening day of group play. Canadian defender Derek Cornelius of Olympique de Marseille topped the defensive rankings with 17 balls recovered and 13 clearances.
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Arsenal open title defence against promoted Coventry as 2026/27 Premier League fixtures land
Arsenal will host newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Coventry, back in the top flight after 25 years, then face a trip to Manchester City in their third game.
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Van der Merwe set for Barbarians debut against Springboks with school friend Gelant alongside him
Duhan van der Merwe will make his Barbarians debut on Saturday when the Baa-baas face world champions South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, with former schoolmate Warrick Gelant selected at full-back.
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Sarpreet Singh becomes first Sikh World Cup player and hopes to inspire South Asian footballers
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh made history at the 2026 World Cup by becoming the first Sikh player to appear at the tournament, featuring in the All Whites' 2-2 draw with Iran in Los Angeles on Monday.
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Crushed by Messi and Argentina, Algeria raises deep concerns
Dominated in every aspect against Argentina in their World Cup opener, the Fennecs delivered a performance judged too passive by observers, with Luca Zidane singled out for his involvement in Messi's first two goals.
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Ronaldo's sister targets Fernandes as Portugal stumble to draw with DR Congo
Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup 2026 opener on Wednesday, with Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro liking a social media post mocking Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' performance.
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Kone rushed to hospital with suspected broken leg as Canada rout Qatar 6-0 in World Cup debut
Midfielder Ismael Kone was carried off on a stretcher and taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg during Canada's historic 6-0 World Cup victory over Qatar. Coach Jesse Marsch, visibly emotional, said the entire squad was left shaken after hearing the bone snap from the bench.
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Mexico become first side into World Cup last 32 as Romo's goal sinks South Korea
Mexico edged South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara to become the first nation to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Luis Romo capitalised on a goalkeeping error in the 50th minute, with Raul Rangel's late double save sealing the co-hosts' place at the top of Group A.
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Ronaldo leaves pitch before crowd salute after Portugal's disappointing draw
After Portugal's 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, Cristiano Ronaldo headed straight to the dressing room without waiting for his teammates, who greeted the Texas crowd without their captain.
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Rangel's 87th-minute reflex save seals Mexico's place in World Cup knockout stage
Backup goalkeeper Raúl 'Tala' Rangel denied South Korea an equaliser with a stunning late double stop, securing a 1-0 win and a first-place finish in Group A for the co-host nation.
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South Korean goalkeeper's blunder gifts Mexico top spot in Group A
On a glaring error by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu, Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 thanks to a goal from Romo and becomes the first team qualified for the round of 16, topping Group A with six points.
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Giresse predicts Senegal qualification despite France defeat
After losing 3-1 to France in their World Cup 2026 opener, the Lions of Teranga face Norway on June 22 at East Rutherford. Former coach Alain Giresse remains convinced that Senegal will advance from the group stage.
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Canada rout Qatar 6-0 but Kone fractures leg as Mexico seal knockout-stage place
Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0 at the World Cup on Thursday, but the result was overshadowed by a serious leg fracture suffered by Ismael Kone, who was stretchered off and taken straight to hospital. Mexico became the first side into the round of 32 after beating South Korea 1-0.
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Double fracture for Ismaël Koné after horrible tackle against Qatar
During Canada's historic 6-0 victory over Qatar in the World Cup, midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a double tibia-fibula fracture from a tackle by Assim Madibo, according to Fabrizio Romano. He left the field on a stretcher.
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Dembélé sacrificed despite two assists wasted by Mbappé against Senegal
Substituted at half-time during France's 3-1 victory over Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé had nonetheless set up two chances for Kylian Mbappé, who squandered both. A context that tempers the criticism directed at the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner.
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Canada thrash Qatar 6-0 for first-ever World Cup win as Mexico also advance
Canada recorded their first victory in men's World Cup history with a stunning 6-0 demolition of Qatar at BC Place in Vancouver, equalling the record for the largest margin of victory by a host nation. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick, while Mexico also secured their place in the Round of 32 on Day 8.
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Mexico become first nation into last 32 as Kone injury overshadows Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar
Co-hosts Mexico secured their place in the World Cup last 32 with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara, while Canada thrashed nine-man Qatar 6-0 but were left anxious over a serious-looking injury to midfielder Ismael Kone.
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Luca Zidane targeted online after errors against Messi's Argentina
Directly involved in two of Lionel Messi's three goals in Algeria's opening World Cup match, Luca Zidane has become the target of online mockery, reigniting debate over his legitimacy in the national team.
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Messi's hat-trick crushes Algeria, Zinedine Zidane heads to dressing room to support his son
Algeria suffered a nightmare start to the 2026 World Cup, losing 3-0 to Argentina in Kansas City with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Zinedine Zidane, watching from the stands, reportedly went down to the dressing room to encourage his son Luca and rally the Algerian squad.
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