Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Saha urges Portugal to bench Ronaldo after flat World Cup 2026 opener against DR Congo
Louis Saha, who shared a dressing room with Ronaldo at Manchester United, says Portugal must be willing to drop the 41-year-old to give themselves the best chance of World Cup success after a disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo.
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England's 4-2 win over Croatia draws 15.4 million peak viewers, highest of 2026
England's opening World Cup 2026 victory over Croatia in Dallas attracted a peak television audience of 15.4 million, according to ITV — the highest peak viewership figure on any UK channel or streamer since Euro 2024.
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Woodley returns to wrestling mats to face Buckley at RAF 12 in Cleveland
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will make his Real American Freestyle debut on August 22 at RAF 12 in Cleveland, taking on UFC contender Joaquin Buckley in a Missouri-roots matchup.
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Scotland fans prompt Massachusetts governor to declare haggis legal after Boston takeover
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order to legalise haggis after more than 20,000 Scotland fans descended on Boston for their 1-0 win over Haiti, drinking bars dry and winning over the city in the process.
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Baxter refuses to confirm reports of Tom Hooper contract extension ahead of Prem final
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter declined to address reports that Wallabies flanker Tom Hooper has signed a one-year extension to remain at Sandy Park until 2028, calling the matter 'not commentable' days before Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton Saints.
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Genge backs Heyes to prove he is world's best tighthead against South Africa
Ellis Genge has declared Leicester Tigers prop Joe Heyes the best tighthead in the world and believes a Nations Championship Test against South Africa in Johannesburg on July 4 is the perfect stage for him to prove it.
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Klopp warns Tuchel faced 'immense pressure' as England edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jurgen Klopp said Thomas Tuchel was under 'immense pressure' heading into England's first World Cup match, a 4-2 victory over Croatia secured by goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford.
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Koulibaly physically short after France-Senegal, his starting role against Norway in doubt
Returning from injury with limited preparation, Kalidou Koulibaly showed signs of poor form during Senegal's defeat to France (1-3). His presence in the starting lineup against Norway on Monday is now uncertain.
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Undefeated Khabalaev joins PFL New York card for hometown lightweight clash
Professional Fighters League has added a lightweight bout to its PFL New York event on Long Island, pairing undefeated Longo's MMA prospect Levan Khabalaev (5-0) against fellow New Yorker Ryan Gerena (4-1) on a card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan.
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Tori Penso becomes first female American referee at a men's World Cup in Czechia vs South Africa
Tori Penso, a 39-year-old Florida-based official who refereed the 2023 Women's World Cup final, takes charge of Czechia vs South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta — making history as the first female American referee at a men's World Cup.
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Tyler Bindon and mother Jenny make history as first mother-son duo at a World Cup
Nottingham Forest defender Tyler Bindon became the first son to follow his mother to a World Cup when he came off the bench for New Zealand in a 2-2 draw with Iran. His mother Jenny Bindon represented New Zealand as a goalkeeper at the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups.
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Armed suspect hunts near England's World Cup base after Kansas City shooting spree kills one
US police are hunting Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, after a shooting spree in Kansas City left one person dead and four injured — with one incident occurring just 15 minutes from England's training base at Swope Soccer Village.
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Kane nets twice and wins Man of the Match as England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice and claimed Man of the Match as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener at the Dallas stadium, with Jude Bellingham's second-half goal proving decisive after Croatia levelled just before half-time.
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Six uncapped players named as France XV face England in Vannes warm-up
Fabien Galthié has selected six uncapped players in a France XV squad to face England XV on Friday at the Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, with Lyon lock Mickaël Guillard captaining the experimental side.
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Feyi-Waboso cleared to face Northampton as Exeter Chiefs gain double injury boost
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been passed fit to play in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton Saints at Twickenham after recovering from facial fracture surgery. Winger Campbell Ridl has also been cleared following a knee scare at Bath.
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Bellingham silences doubters with goal as England edge Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas, answering public and private questions about his place in Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad. Harry Kane also netted twice to draw level with Gary Lineker's record of 10 World Cup goals.
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Lip reader reveals Mbappe's threat to referee after controversial penalty denial in France's World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappe told the referee "I'ma go and watch it" after being denied a penalty in France's 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal, with a professional lip reader decoding the heated exchange following a disputed VAR review.
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Chandler vows to bounce back after fourth UFC loss: 'I'm impossible to kill'
Michael Chandler has broken his silence following a dominant first-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC White House, his fourth loss in the promotion. Now 2-6 in the UFC, Chandler praised Ruffy, confirmed he is physically healthy, and ruled out retirement.
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England fans 'completely take over Texas' after 4-2 opening win over Croatia
England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 18, with American sports influencer Casey Settleman declaring the Three Lions supporters the most impressive fan experience he has ever witnessed.
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Ronaldo's sister concedes he and Portugal fell well short in World Cup opener
Katia Aveiro broke ranks on Instagram to admit that Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates all underperformed in their 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston on Wednesday, as Ronaldo's scoreless run at major tournaments stretched to 10 games.
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