Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Lightning strikes Manhattan twice, forcing ITV presenters off air during Sweden's 5-1 rout of Tunisia
ITV's World Cup studio team was driven indoors during live coverage of Sweden's 5-1 Group F win over Tunisia after lightning struck One World Trade Centre twice in Manhattan, New York. Presenter Semra Hunter and pundit Jobi McAnuff addressed viewers from inside after the dramatic weather event.
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World Cup 2026 group stage guide: fixtures, results and standings for all 48 teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 nations across 12 groups for the first time, with the top two sides from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a new round of 32. Co-hosts USA, Mexico and Canada are top seeds, while England face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L.
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O'Malley walks off after second-round knockout of Zahabi at UFC White House
Sean O'Malley delivered a clinical two-round performance at UFC White House on Sunday, stopping Aiemann Zahabi at 4:02 of the second round with a straight right hand and immediately calling out bantamweight champion Petr Yan.
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Tchouameni warns: Senegal represents a real danger for France from the start
A few days before France's opening World Cup match against Senegal in New York, Aurélien Tchouameni sounds the alarm and recalls the historical difficulties the Blues have faced in their competition openers.
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Unbeaten Hokit demolishes Derrick Lewis in two rounds to call out Pereira
Josh Hokit improved to 10-0 with a commanding second-round knockout of Derrick Lewis at UFC White House on Sunday, finishing the fight at 4:09 with a flurry of punches before immediately calling out light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
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FIFA blames airline as Uruguay stranded in Mexico before World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia
Uruguay's squad were left waiting in Cancun after their chartered flight lacked clearance to enter the US, forcing delays ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 group match against Saudi Arabia. FIFA blamed an airline permitting error; the Uruguayan FA had pointed the finger at FIFA.
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Ruffy demolishes Chandler with spinning heel kick and uppercut to demand lightweight title shot
Mauricio Ruffy stopped Michael Chandler at 4:29 of the first round at UFC White House on Sunday, finishing the former Bellator champion with a spinning heel kick and a brutal uppercut to extend his winning streak and stake a claim for a lightweight title shot.
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Nickal drops Daukaus with straight left then finishes with elbows to move to 9-1
Bo Nickal delivered another first-round knockout at the UFC White House card, flooring Kyle Daukaus with a straight left and right hook before ending the fight with ground elbows at 4:34 of round one.
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Blitzboks survive Bordeaux elimination scare to seal back-to-back SVNS World Championship
South Africa claimed the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship title in Bordeaux despite losing to both Great Britain and Fiji in the group stage, relying on a New Zealand result to survive. Van Wyk and Brits led the emotional celebrations as the Blitzboks retained their crown.
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Amad Diallo Snatches Victory for Ivory Coast Against Ecuador in 90th Minute
Ivory Coast opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. Amad Diallo, brought on as a substitute, scored the winning goal in the 90th minute to secure three points for Emerse Faé's Elephants.
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Diego Lopes survives brutal first round to knock out Steve Garcia at UFC White House
Diego Lopes absorbed a dominant first round from Steve Garcia before turning the fight around with a thunderous left hook combination that put Garcia down and out at 2:42 of the second round at the UFC White House card.
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ITV's World Cup picture quality draws widespread viewer fury during Japan vs Netherlands
Japan twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in an entertaining World Cup opener, but ITV viewers flooded social media with complaints about the broadcaster's poor picture quality throughout the match.
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Roigard defends quick-tap after Barrett collision sends Hurricanes to Super Rugby final
Cameron Roigard has pushed back at online criticism over his quick-tap following an aerial collision with Beauden Barrett, insisting he was not milking the incident. The Hurricanes halfback was central to their 57-21 demolition of the Blues, securing the club's first Super Rugby Pacific final appearance since 2016.
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Van Dijk header not enough as Japan snatch late equaliser against Netherlands in World Cup opener
Virgil van Dijk headed the Netherlands ahead in the second half, but Japan substitute Koki Ogawa's header two minutes from time earned a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F opener at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
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Van Dijk fires back at Dutch pundits after Netherlands squander 2-1 lead against Japan
Virgil van Dijk has defended the Netherlands' tactical approach after they were held 2-2 by Japan in their World Cup Group F opener in Dallas, with Dutch pundits Wim Kieft, Pierre van Hooijdonk and Rafael van der Vaart criticising Ronald Koeman's decision to sit deep.
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Benni McCarthy slams South Africa's 'horrific' World Cup opener against Mexico
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has delivered a scathing assessment of South Africa's 2-0 defeat to Mexico at the Azteca, saying Bafana Bafana lost their 'complete identity' and warning the result has left fans back home in disbelief.
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Black Ferns Sevens captain breaks silence after Australia snatch SVNS title in Bordeaux
Risi Pouri-Lane says 'the hurt is real' after New Zealand's 26-19 defeat to Australia in the Bordeaux Cup Final, a winner-takes-all contest that handed the Aussies the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship despite the Black Ferns winning six of nine tournaments.
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Havertz double fires Germany to 7-1 rout of Curaçao in World Cup opener
Germany swept aside World Cup debutants Curaçao 7-1 in their group-stage opener, with Kai Havertz scoring twice and Julian Nagelsmann declaring the convincing margin essential for rebuilding the four-time champions' confidence.
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Hamilton ends Ferrari drought with dominant Barcelona victory on three-stop strategy
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win as a Ferrari driver at the Spanish Grand Prix, converting a second-place start into a commanding 19-second victory over George Russell using a three-stop strategy.
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Advocaat weeps with pride as Curaçao make history despite 7-1 Germany defeat
Curaçao held Germany to 1-1 for 37 minutes on their World Cup debut before conceding six unanswered goals, but coach Dick Advocaat — now the oldest man to manage a World Cup match — insisted his nation of 158,000 had every reason to be proud.
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