Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Argentina fans shot at in Kansas City Uber on way to World Cup opener against Algeria
A group of Argentina supporters say a passing car fired twice at their Uber while travelling to the team's 2026 World Cup match against Algeria in Kansas City, with the driver reportedly struck in the leg by gunfire.
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McGinn silences Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe with winner in Scotland's first World Cup victory in 36 years
John McGinn scored the only goal as Scotland beat Haiti in their 2026 World Cup opener, then calmly defended Roy Keane's pre-match criticism — admitting the ITV pundit 'had a point' about his inconsistency.
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Pollock hails Fisilau as 'absolute animal' ahead of Premiership final No.8 duel
Northampton's Henry Pollock has praised Exeter rival Greg Fisilau as an 'absolute animal' before Saturday's Gallagher Premiership final, with both No.8s also locked in a battle for England's back-row jersey.
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Vozinha's mother secures visa to watch Cape Verde hero face Uruguay after Spain heroics
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, whose seven-save performance held Spain to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup, will be reunited with his mother in Miami on Sunday after US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to waive her visa fees.
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Ngannou backed Gaethje at +500 as underdog to dethrone Topuria — and cashed in
Francis Ngannou revealed he bet on Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC White House, dismissing the +500 underdog odds as unfair. Gaethje stopped Topuria in the fourth round to claim the undisputed lightweight title in his third attempt.
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Suspected of match-fixing, Elye Wahi arrested by police before World Cup
Ivorian striker Elye Wahi, who started in Ivory Coast's last two matches at the 2026 World Cup, was arrested by French police on May 29 as part of an investigation into potential match-fixing.
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Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim to officiate Ronaldo's World Cup opener against DR Congo
Abdulrahman Al-Jassim, the Qatari official who refereed at the 2022 World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of Portugal's Group K opener against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player to score at six World Cups.
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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi arrested over match-fixing allegations weeks before World Cup
Elye Wahi, 23, was arrested by French police on 28 May as part of an investigation into whether the Nice forward deliberately earned a yellow card against Metz in Ligue 1 on 17 May. He has since been released but the investigation remains ongoing.
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Pereira puzzled by Jones' GOAT taunt after Gane stoppage at UFC White House
Alex Pereira says he was blindsided by Jon Jones posting a GOAT necklace video after his second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House, noting he had always shown Jones respect and even sent him support during difficult times.
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Vieira compares Olise to Platini and Zidane after masterclass against Senegal
Decisive in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Michael Olise received glowing praise from Patrick Vieira, who places him in the lineage of Platini and Zidane and sees him as a future Ballon d'Or winner.
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Herb Dean defends UFC White House officiating by redefining where back-of-head strikes are illegal
Referee Herb Dean has responded to widespread criticism over his handling of Cyril Gane's punches to the back of Alex Pereira's head during their interim heavyweight title fight at UFC White House, arguing the rule is better understood as covering the nape of the neck rather than the entire back of the head.
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Bryan Battle faces Dalton Rosta in PFL Charlotte main event on August 7
Former UFC middleweight Bryan Battle meets Dalton Rosta in the headline bout of PFL Charlotte at the Bojangles Coliseum on August 7. Both fighters enter on losing streaks, with Battle dropped by submission in his PFL debut and Rosta knocked out twice in his last two outings.
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Messi weeps after World Cup hat-trick as father Jorge battles serious health problems
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup title defence opener, but broke down in tears on the pitch — later hinting at a difficult family situation linked to his father Jorge's deteriorating health.
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Herb Dean defends his UFC White House calls, insisting Gane's punches were legal
Referee Herb Dean has pushed back against criticism from Alex Pereira following UFC White House, arguing that Ciryl Gane's punches to the rear of Pereira's head were within the rules and did not warrant intervention.
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England face Croatia in World Cup 2026 opener as Tuchel seeks first win since 1966
Thomas Tuchel's England begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, June 17, with a 9pm kick-off. It is England's first World Cup fixture since Gareth Southgate's departure, and their first meeting with Croatia since the 2018 semi-final defeat.
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World Cup 2026 sets single-day attendance record as ticket price row rumbles on
A crowd of 281,223 fans attended four World Cup matches on 16 June 2026, breaking the previous single-day record of 277,070 set in the United States on 28 June 1994. The milestone arrives as Fifa continues to face criticism over ticket pricing, including a public rebuke from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Kane wears exclusive Golden Boot patch as he equals Beckham's England cap record against Croatia
Harry Kane will sport a rare FIFA-authorised Golden Boot patch on his shirt against Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, an honour shared only with Kylian Mbappé and James Rodríguez. The Bayern Munich striker will also earn his 115th England cap, drawing level with David Beckham.
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Sudan's teenage girls defy civil war to make historic return to international football
Sudan's under-17 women's team made the country's first appearance in international women's football since civil war erupted in 2023, travelling to Casablanca for Olympic qualifying matches despite having trained together for only a matter of weeks.
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Mercedes secure FIA hearing to challenge Russell's Monaco GP pitlane penalties
The FIA has granted Mercedes a Right of Review hearing this Saturday over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, following Alpine's successful bid to overturn Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties after a timing system error was confirmed.
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Ivana Knöll accuses England of arrogance ahead of England-Croatia World Cup clash
Iconic Croatia supporter Ivana Knöll has branded England arrogant ahead of the opening match between the two nations at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. She predicts at least a quarter-final finish for her country.
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