Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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England begin 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia with Kane leading the line
England kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign on Wednesday against Croatia, with captain Harry Kane set to lead the attack as Gareth Southgate's side open their bid for a first major international trophy.
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Amad's 90th-minute stunner gives Ivory Coast opening World Cup win over Ecuador
Manchester United winger Amad came off the bench to score a stunning left-footed finish in the 90th minute, securing a 2026 World Cup opening victory for Ivory Coast against Ecuador after the South Americans struck the woodwork three times.
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Joey Mano's bulldozing try helps California Legion reach first-ever MLR final
California Legion secured their place in the 2026 MLR final with a thrilling 43-34 semi-final victory over the Seattle Seawolves at Starfire Stadium, reversing a defeat to the same opponents just one week earlier.
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Body found in parking lot outside Iran's World Cup training base in Tijuana
Mexican authorities discovered human remains inside a bag in the trunk of a vehicle in a parking lot across from Estadio Caliente in Tijuana, where Iran's national team is based ahead of their World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Ivory Coast Snatch Late Victory and Eye Group Top Spot
Held at bay for 90 minutes by Ecuador, the Elephants found the breakthrough in added time (1-0) and join Germany at the top of Group E. Players and manager display ambitions far beyond mere qualification.
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FIFA to investigate World Cup referee Shaun Evans over white supremacy gesture
Australian VAR official Shaun Evans is under FIFA investigation after appearing to make an upside-down 'OK' hand gesture — associated with white supremacy — during Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao in Group E on Sunday.
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Gravel from Lawson's wheel triggers Hulkenberg's kill switch to end Barcelona race
Nico Hulkenberg was robbed of his first points finish of the 2026 season at the Spanish Grand Prix when gravel flung from Liam Lawson's car struck the emergency kill switch on his Audi, shutting it down completely on lap 28.
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Topuria hospitalised with suspected broken orbital after Gaethje stops him to claim UFC lightweight title
Ilia Topuria was rushed to hospital in Washington D.C. after suffering severe eye damage and a body-shot stoppage at the hands of Justin Gaethje at UFC White House, ending his unbeaten record and handing Gaethje the undisputed lightweight championship.
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Zidane in the stands to watch his son Luca face Argentina with Algeria
Zinedine Zidane will attend Tuesday's Algeria-Argentina World Cup group match in Kansas City alongside his sons Enzo, Théo and Elyaz. His fourth son, Luca, will be in goal for the Fennecs against the defending champions.
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Gaethje stuns Topuria to claim lightweight title and $825,000 in bonuses at UFC White House
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of MMA's great upsets at UFC White House, stopping Ilia Topuria in the fourth round to win the lightweight title and earning $825,000 in post-fight bonuses — the largest payout of the night.
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Gaethje earns $825K in bonuses after stunning Topuria to claim undisputed UFC lightweight title
Justin Gaethje knocked out the undefeated Ilia Topuria in the fourth round at UFC White House to become undisputed lightweight champion, earning a record $825,000 in combined Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses.
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Amad Diallo's 90th-minute strike ends Ecuador's 19-game unbeaten run at World Cup 2026
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo came off the bench to score in the 90th minute, giving Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia and ending the South Americans' 19-game unbeaten streak. Liverpool-linked teenager Yan Diomande was lively throughout for the Elephants.
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Isak and Gyokeres fire Sweden to 5-1 rout of Tunisia in World Cup opener
Sweden made an emphatic start to their World Cup campaign, beating Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet under Graham Potter.
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Perpignan survive relegation for fifth straight year with emphatic 47-24 rout of Provence
USA Perpignan secured their Top 14 status for another season with a commanding 47-24 victory over Provence at Stade Maurice-David, extending their remarkable run of barrage play-off escapes to five consecutive years.
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Gaethje snatches undisputed lightweight title as Topuria's corner stops UFC White House main event
Justin Gaethje finally claimed undisputed UFC lightweight gold at UFC White House on Sunday, battering the previously undefeated Ilia Topuria until the Spaniard's corner stopped the fight at the end of round four in a stunning upset.
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Gaethje stuns undefeated Topuria to snatch undisputed lightweight title at UFC White House
Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MMA history on Sunday, stopping previously undefeated Ilia Topuria via corner retirement in the third round to claim the undisputed UFC lightweight championship at UFC White House.
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Cunha must seize Brazil starting spot after Igor Thiago flops against Morocco
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha came off the bench as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener, with starter Igor Thiago hauled off at the 61st minute after just 16 touches and a glaring missed header.
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Havertz and Balogun lead World Cup 2026 golden boot race after opening-round doubles
Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat Curacao to join USA's Folarin Balogun at the top of the World Cup 2026 golden boot standings, with both strikers on two goals after the opening round.
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Ciryl Gane knocks out Alex Pereira in round two to reclaim interim UFC heavyweight title
Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira at 1:27 of round two at UFC White House, reclaiming the interim heavyweight title with a dominant performance capped by a precise jab and a finishing flurry of punches and elbows.
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Gane knocks out Pereira to snatch interim heavyweight title and force Aspinall rematch
Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira in Round 2 at UFC White House on Sunday, claiming a second interim UFC title and setting up a rematch with undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at UFC Paris on September 5.
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