Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
-
Penalty Denied to Mbappé Against Senegal: Former Referee Sides with France
Despite Kylian Mbappé's brace and France's victory over Senegal, a refereeing decision continues to spark debate: former referee Saïd Ennjimi believes a penalty should have been awarded following contact from Sadio Mané.
Football -
Mbappe breaks France scoring record as VAR controversy and Messi hat-trick headline World Cup day six
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time record goalscorer with a brace against Senegal, though a disputed VAR call dominated the first half. Lionel Messi struck three times as Argentina opened their title defence against Algeria.
Football -
Messi scores World Cup hat-trick at 38 to equal Klose's all-time goals record
Lionel Messi delivered a historic one-man show as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City on Tuesday, netting all three goals to draw level with Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16.
Football -
Deschamps and Rabiot slam MetLife Stadium pitch after France's victory
After their 3-1 victory over Senegal thanks to a Mbappé brace and a Barcola goal, Didier Deschamps and several French players heavily criticized the condition of the MetLife Stadium pitch in East Rutherford.
Football -
Messi's first World Cup hat-trick draws him level with Klose as all-time top scorer
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, taking his tournament tally to 16 goals and drawing level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record in his 200th international appearance.
Football -
Deschamps' halftime rallying cry sparks France's comeback: Blues thrash Senegal 3-1
Disappointing in the first half and saved by the post, France completely transformed after a forceful halftime speech from Didier Deschamps, ultimately winning 3-1 against Senegal thanks to a brace from Kylian Mbappé.
Football -
Slipper ends Wallabies retirement to cover injuries ahead of Nations Championship
James Slipper has reversed his international retirement to make himself available for Australia's first three Tests of the Nations Championship, with injuries to Black Schoupp and Tom Robertson opening the door for the record-capped prop's return.
Rugby -
Messi scores in fifth World Cup to equal Ronaldo's record as Argentina beat Algeria
Lionel Messi became only the second player in history to score in five World Cups, netting his 14th tournament goal to give defending champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday.
Football -
Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Ibrahimović says he's 'getting close to Zlatan'
Erling Haaland marked his first-ever World Cup appearance with a brace in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, earning rare praise from Zlatan Ibrahimović, who said the Manchester City striker is now 'getting close to Zlatan' on his personal 'King of the Jungle' list.
Football -
Ronaldo backs Endrick for Brazil role after Selecao's 1-1 World Cup draw with Morocco
Brazil legend Ronaldo has urged fans to be patient with 19-year-old Endrick after Carlo Ancelotti left the Real Madrid forward on the bench during a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Football -
Ibrahimović and Henry set aside GOAT debate to simply savour Messi at World Cup 2026
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, both former Barcelona teammates of Lionel Messi, say the GOAT argument should be retired. As Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign against Algeria, both men urged fans to celebrate Messi rather than rank him.
Football -
Mbappé breaks France scoring record as Les Bleus survive slow start to stun Senegal 3-1
Kylian Mbappé set a new French federation scoring record with a brace as France recovered from a sluggish first half to defeat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Zlatan Ibrahimović defending the team's measured approach.
Football -
Haaland nets twice on World Cup debut as Norway hammer Iraq 4-1 in Boston
Erling Haaland opened his World Cup account with a first-half brace as Norway, appearing in the tournament for the first time in 28 years, beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston to top Group I on the opening matchday.
Football -
Haaland marks Norway's first World Cup in 28 years with a brace in 4-1 win over Iraq
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway ended a 28-year World Cup absence with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in Boston, underlining his status as one of the tournament's marquee attractions.
Football -
USA players dismiss 'layup' label as Australia clash looms in World Cup Group D
Tyler Adams and Tim Weah have pushed back on the notion that Friday's Group D fixture against Australia is an easy win for the United States, with Adams calling it 'one of the most difficult games that we play'.
Football -
Mbappé scores twice in second half to fire France past Senegal in World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappé ended a quiet first half with two second-half goals — including a stoppage-time winner 67 seconds after Senegal equalised — to lead France to a 3-1 victory and become his country's all-time World Cup top scorer with 14 goals.
Football -
Aymen Hussein scores Iraq's first World Cup goal since 1986 after seven-hour US immigration ordeal
Aymen Hussein equalised against Norway at Foxborough to mark Iraq's return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, days after being held for seven hours of questioning at Chicago's O'Hare airport upon arrival in the United States.
Football -
Gaethje's coach reveals jab-first game plan that ended Topuria's unbeaten run at UFC White House
Ground coach Jorge Santiago has lifted the lid on Justin Gaethje's stunning lightweight title victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, detailing the jab-heavy game plan, the extraordinary Secret Service security, and why Gaethje may now delay retirement for one more big fight.
MMA -
England's World Cup opener against Croatia sparks 300% surge in UK pub bookings
Pub reservations across the UK have jumped by nearly 300 per cent ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, with the hospitality sector forecasting a 42 per cent sales rise across the group stage and an estimated £600 million boost to the wider economy.
Football -
Topuria's ground game blunder cost him the title, says Gaethje's coach Wittman
Trevor Wittman has revealed that Ilia Topuria made a critical tactical error at UFC White House, taking a badly hurt Justin Gaethje to the ground in round two rather than finishing him on the feet — a mistake that ultimately handed Gaethje the undisputed lightweight title.
MMA
