Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Messi reaches World Cup semi-final as Ronaldo's 'too good' dream fades again
Lionel Messi has guided Argentina into the World Cup 2026 semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament, where they will face England in Atlanta. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, exits at the round of 16 after Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain.
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Scaloni urges Argentina to separate football from Falklands history ahead of England semi-final
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has called on his players to focus purely on football as political tensions over the Falkland Islands cast a shadow over Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta.
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Rice fit to start as England face Argentina in Atlanta semi-final amid storm fears
Declan Rice has been cleared to start England's World Cup 2026 semi-final against Argentina at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after recovering from illness. Storm warnings, fan-clash concerns, and a FIFA rule breach over the final's half-time show are among the key storylines surrounding the tournament.
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Cyborg reveals plan to start a family after retirement fight against Vieira at PFL Tampa
Cris Cyborg, 41, has confirmed she will retire from MMA after facing Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa on Aug. 22, with plans to start a family. The former UFC champion also has one boxing bout scheduled before closing out her competitive career.
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Du Plessis admits UFC 319 camp targeted a Chimaev who never showed up
Dricus du Plessis has revealed he spent his UFC 319 training camp preparing for Khamzat Chimaev's trademark aggressive scrambles, only for 'Borz' to adopt a static, control-based approach that surrendered nearly 22 minutes of ground time and cost du Plessis his middleweight title.
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Topuria's shock UFC defeat prompts Joshua to cut himself off before Prenga fight
Anthony Joshua has isolated himself from distractions after watching Ilia Topuria lose his lightweight title to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. The British heavyweight, who faces Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, says the result reminded him the fight game is "not a joke".
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France-Spain: Deschamps and Rodri unite to criticize Ivan Barton's refereeing
After France's 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final, Didier Deschamps questioned the level of referee Ivan Barton. Spanish captain Rodri himself mentioned "10 or 15 fouls not called" against Lamine Yamal.
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Mbappe questions Deschamps' tactics after France fall to Spain in World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe publicly criticised France's tactical setup and called out his team-mates following a 2-0 World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ending Les Bleus' hopes of a third consecutive final.
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Deschamps questions referee's World Cup credentials after France fall to Spain in semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps publicly challenged FIFA's choice of referee Ivan Barton after his side's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain, asking reporters whether Barton was capable of handling a match of such magnitude.
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Spain shut out France 2-0 to reach second-ever World Cup final on 37-game unbeaten run
Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sent Spain into the 2026 World Cup final after a disciplined 2-0 defeat of France in Dallas, extending La Roja's unbeaten run to 37 games and marking the third consecutive summer they have eliminated France at the semifinal stage of a major tournament.
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Spain reach World Cup final as Deschamps questions referee after 2-0 loss to Spain
Spain beat France 2-0 in their World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sending Luis de la Fuente's side to Sunday's final. A frustrated Didier Deschamps questioned whether Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton was of sufficient standard for the occasion.
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Two undefeated prospects earn UFC debuts on du Plessis vs. Usman card in Oklahoma City
Featherweight fighters Damien Anderson (5-0) and Ezra Elliott (7-0) have been added to UFC Oklahoma City this Saturday, making their promotional debuts on the undercard of the Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman middleweight main event.
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Blair hails Roigard as one of world rugby's best nines after Nations Championship double
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair has praised Cam Roigard as among the finest scrum-halves in world rugby, after the 25-year-old scored three tries in New Zealand's opening two Nations Championship matches against France and Italy.
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Olympic gold medallist Grandidier-Nkanang scores twice on emotional France debut in Brisbane
Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang fought back tears after scoring two tries on his France debut against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, helping Les Bleus secure their first win in Brisbane since the early 1970s in the inaugural Nations Championship.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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Donaldson nears Italy return as Wallabies seek to end six-game losing streak
Ben Donaldson resumed training on Monday and is hopeful of starting at HBF Park on Saturday against Italy — Joe Schmidt's final match in charge of Australia.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Roy Keane tears into France after Spain's 2-0 World Cup elimination of Deschamps' side
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on France after Spain knocked them out of the World Cup 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro exposing a disorganised French defence and midfield.
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Vieira blasts France after Spain expose toothless Les Bleus in World Cup semi-final
France were eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals in Dallas after Spain goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended their bid for a third consecutive final. Former international Patrick Vieira condemned the performance, saying France "didn't turn up" and made it too comfortable for Spain.
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Spain silence France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals as Spain recorded a sixth clean sheet of the tournament.
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