Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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FIFA unaware of ticketless fans entering England's World Cup opener at AT&T Stadium
FIFA says it has no indication that fans entered England's 4-2 win over Croatia without valid tickets, despite eyewitness reports of security breaches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where scores of supporters allegedly walked through unchecked.
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Mbappé's Denied Penalty Against Senegal: Referee Faghani Facing Early Elimination
Alireza Faghani's decision not to award a penalty to Kylian Mbappé during France-Senegal could cost him his place in the tournament. FIFA's refereeing commission reportedly took a dim view of the international controversy sparked by his choice.
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England thrash Croatia 4-2 as FIFA clarifies ticketing claims and drone 'spying' row hits World Cup
England opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia in Arlington, Texas, while FIFA addressed reports of fans entering without valid tickets and a drone incident near South Korea's training base sparked spying fears.
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Messi Should Have Been Sent Off Against Algeria, Says Duluc and Petkovic
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup 2026 opener in Kansas City, but escaped a red card after stamping on Aïssa Mandi in the 32nd minute. Both the Algeria manager and journalist Vincent Duluc have condemned the refereeing decision as unjust.
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Hat-trick and tears: Messi weeps over ailing father in victory against Algeria
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0) in the 2026 World Cup group stage and became the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer, but it was his visible emotion on the pitch that drew as much attention as his goals. After his first goal in the 15th minute, the Inter Miami forward broke down in tears, surrounded by his teammates. According to Argentine journalist Eduardo Feinmann, Messi's tears were linked to his father Jorge's concerning health condition.
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Messi breaks Roger Milla's record as oldest player to score multiple goals in World Cup match
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0) at the 2026 World Cup, becoming at 38 years and 357 days the oldest player to score multiple goals in a single World Cup match, surpassing Roger Milla's previous record.
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Diaz and Campaz fire Colombia past debutants Uzbekistan in World Cup 2026 opener
Luis Diaz and substitute Jaminton Campaz scored second-half goals as Colombia came from 1-1 to beat World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, with Daniel Munoz's first-half strike opening the scoring.
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Kane nets twice for England as Ronaldo struggles in Portugal's draw with DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice against Croatia to reach 81 England goals, while Cristiano Ronaldo, starting as the oldest outfield player in World Cup history at 41, failed to make an impact as Portugal were held by DR Congo on Day 7 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Commentator Warren Barton left bloodied by projectile during Colombia's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan
Former Newcastle and England defender Warren Barton was struck by a projectile and left bleeding during his commentary duties at the Azteca Stadium, as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to go top of World Cup Group K.
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Ronaldo silent and criticized after Portugal's disappointing draw against Congo
Portugal could only manage a 1-1 draw against Congo in their World Cup opener. Cristiano Ronaldo, without a shot on target and goalless for ten competitive matches, is at the center of criticism.
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Ronaldo, Messi and a 40-year-old keeper headline World Cup's age extremes after week one
From Cristiano Ronaldo becoming the oldest outfield player to start a World Cup match to a 17-year-old Mexican midfielder tracked by European clubs, the expanded 48-team tournament is showcasing football's full generational spectrum.
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Zidane smashes door at Leipzig after controversial substitution against South Korea in 2006
Replaced in the 91st minute by Domenech after receiving a yellow card, Zinedine Zidane vented his rage in the corridors of Leipzig stadium during the 2006 World Cup, punching a reinforced door with his studs.
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Cameron backs Hurricanes to edge Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific final showdown
Injured Hurricanes playmaker Brett Cameron has backed his side to handle the pressure moments against the Chiefs in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Wellington, while praising stand-in No.10 Ruben Love's rapid rise this season.
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Blanchfield and Jasudavicius collide at UFC 330 in flyweight title eliminator
Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius will meet at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, with both ranked flyweights looking to force their way into title contention after suffering defeats to Manon Fiorot.
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Bellingham scores and admits 'chip on shoulder' as England stun Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored England's third goal and spoke candidly about playing with a point to prove as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener in Dallas, with the Real Madrid star's starting place having been far from guaranteed.
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Yirenkyi snatches victory for Ghana against Panama in 95th minute
Ghana secured their first win at the 2026 World Cup by beating Panama (1-0) thanks to a goal from Caleb Yirenkyi, midfielder for Nordsjaelland, scored in stoppage time on June 17.
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Yirenkyi's stoppage-time tap-in earns 10-man Ghana victory over Panama in World Cup opener
Caleb Yirenkyi scored in stoppage time to give Ghana a 1-0 win over Panama at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, with the Black Stars forced to play the second half without goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi after a first-half collision.
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Wright praises Tuchel's team spirit after England's 4-2 comeback win over Croatia
Ian Wright visited England's World Cup training camp and was struck by the togetherness Thomas Tuchel has built in a short time. England recovered from a shaky first half to beat Croatia 4-2, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford sealing the win.
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Ibrahimović singles out Kane's defensive block as England's finest moment in Croatia rout
Harry Kane scored twice as England beat Croatia 4-2, but it was his last-gasp shot block in the 94th minute that drew the loudest praise from analyst Zlatan Ibrahimović, who called it the mark of a winner.
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FIFA denies ticketless entry reports as England fans allegedly breach security at World Cup opener
FIFA says it has no indication of supporters entering AT&T Stadium in Arlington without valid tickets, after eyewitness accounts claimed large numbers of England fans bypassed security checks ahead of their 4-2 win over Croatia.
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