Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Kane strikes twice as England edge Croatia in dramatic 2026 World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice to give England the lead twice against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup group opener in Dallas, Texas, with the match finely poised after a dramatic first half that ended level.
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Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record with first-half double against Croatia
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty and a headed goal in the first half against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, taking his World Cup tally to 10 goals and drawing level with Gary Lineker's all-time England record.
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Adesanya warns Hokit his White House speech put 'a red dot on his own head'
Israel Adesanya reacted with disbelief to Josh Hokit's controversial post-fight speech at UFC White House, warning the undefeated heavyweight that offensive remarks about Michelle Obama could carry serious consequences — even as he praised Hokit's fighting ability.
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Pereira vows to refuse fights if Herb Dean referees again after UFC White House loss to Gane
Alex Pereira has declared he will walk away from any fight assigned to referee Herb Dean, following his controversial defeat to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House. The Brazilian also confirmed he is targeting the heavyweight division and awaiting medical clearance for a rematch.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will put his welterweight championship on the line against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Mackenzie Dern also defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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Haaland's goals against Iraq triggered real earthquakes in Norway
Norwegian seismology institute Norsar recorded distinct vibrations in Bergen during Erling Haaland's brace against Iraq (4-1), scored in the middle of the night during 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Wissa's historic equaliser stuns Portugal as Ronaldo fails to answer Messi's hat-trick
DR Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston as Yoane Wissa scored his country's first ever World Cup goal on the stroke of half-time, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo without a response to Lionel Messi's hat-trick the previous day.
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Martinez slammed as 'scared' to drop Ronaldo after Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo
Roberto Martinez faced sharp criticism from pundits Chris Sutton and Wayne Rooney after refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, during Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston — Ronaldo's tenth consecutive major tournament game without a goal.
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England fans ordered to remove St George's Cross flags at Dallas Stadium before Croatia opener
Security officials at Dallas Stadium in Arlington instructed England supporters to take down St George's Cross flags, including an Arsenal-branded banner, ahead of the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia. FIFA cited the need to keep LED safety signage unobstructed.
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Tuchel benches fit-again Saka for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has left Bukayo Saka on the bench for England's World Cup clash against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, despite the Arsenal winger declaring himself ready to play. Noni Madueke starts on the right wing, with Jude Bellingham selected ahead of Morgan Rogers at No.10.
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Ronaldo appears to flag his own teammate offside as Portugal draw with DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo was caught on camera appearing to signal to the linesman that Joao Cancelo was offside after his Portugal teammate scored in their 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo — a gesture Ronaldo has made at least twice before.
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18 England debutants to wear special World Cup patches against Croatia in Group L opener
FIFA has introduced a 'World Cup Debut' patch system for this summer's tournament, meaning 18 England players — including Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze and Ollie Watkins — will wear a commemorative sleeve sticker against Croatia in Dallas, while veterans such as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will not.
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England fans pack Dallas fan zone as World Cup opener against Croatia arrives
Thousands of England supporters gathered at the Texas Live Fan Zone in Dallas ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup group-stage opener against Croatia, with fans travelling from across North America to soak up the atmosphere.
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USA betting surge puts sportsbooks on edge ahead of Australia World Cup clash
A 4-1 demolition of Paraguay has triggered a wave of one-way betting on the USMNT, with Caesars Sports admitting another emphatic win — especially one featuring Pulisic and Balogun on the scoresheet — would hurt the books badly.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will make his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event on August 15 in Philadelphia. Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will defend her title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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Clement Turpin named referee for England vs Croatia at World Cup 2026
Experienced French official Clement Turpin will take charge of England's opening World Cup 2026 group game against Croatia at Dallas Stadium. Turpin has previously refereed the 2021 Europa League Final and the 2022 Champions League Final.
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Haaland's World Cup debut brace triggers literal earth tremors across Norway
Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup victory over Iraq in Boston, with celebrations so intense that seismic monitoring institute NORSAR recorded ground vibrations in Bergen coinciding precisely with his goals.
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Messi should have been sent off for stamp in World Cup hat-trick game, says ex-Premier League referee
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey says Lionel Messi endangered Aissa Mandi's safety with a stamp during Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria and should have received a straight red card, with VAR criticised for failing to intervene.
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Giroud warns Rooney to expect Ronaldo text after 'raging' World Cup remark
Wayne Rooney predicted Cristiano Ronaldo would be 'raging' after Mbappe, Haaland and Messi all scored in the World Cup opener, prompting Olivier Giroud to warn his fellow pundit that a message from the Portugal captain would be incoming.
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Pereira commits to heavyweight and demands Gane rematch after White House stoppage
Alex Pereira has ruled out a return to light heavyweight following his interim heavyweight title defeat to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House card on June 14, insisting the finishing jab was a lucky punch and calling for an immediate rematch.
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