Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Falcon leads Argentina officiating trio for Sweden vs Tunisia at World Cup 2026
Argentinian referee Yael Falcon will take charge of Sweden's Group F opener against Tunisia at World Cup 2026 in Guadalupe, Mexico, supported by compatriots Maximiliano Del Yesso and Facundo Rodriguez on the lines.
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Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after twice coming back to draw with Netherlands
Japan supporters stayed behind after their 2-2 World Cup Group H draw with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium to collect rubbish from the stands — continuing a tradition that stretches back to the 1998 World Cup in France.
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Japan twice come from behind to snatch 2-2 World Cup draw with Netherlands in Dallas
Japan rescued a point in their World Cup Group F opener at Dallas Stadium on Sunday, twice fighting back from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands. Daichi Kamada's 88th-minute deflection cancelled out Crysencio Summerville's curling second-half strike.
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Kamada's late equaliser caps thrilling 2-2 draw as Japan deny Netherlands in World Cup opener
Daichi Kamada struck late to earn Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in a gripping World Cup Group F clash in Dallas, capped by a wonder strike from Crysencio Summerville in what has been the standout match of the tournament so far.
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Vasseur insists Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP even without VSC intervention
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says Lewis Hamilton's pace on a three-stop strategy was strong enough to overhaul both Mercedes cars without the virtual safety car that ultimately sealed his victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Scotland end 36-year World Cup wait but narrow Haiti win leaves group escape in doubt
Scotland claimed their first World Cup victory since 1990 with a 1-0 win over Haiti, but a slender margin and daunting clashes with Morocco and Brazil mean Steve Clarke's side face a battle to advance from the group.
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Fair Play Places Morocco Ahead of Brazil After World Cup Draw
After a 1-1 draw between Morocco and Brazil on matchday one of Group C, the Lions of the Atlas provisionally occupy second place, thanks to a better disciplinary record.
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2026 World Cup: FIFA acknowledges technical issue after Switzerland-Qatar offside controversy
A penalty awarded to Switzerland in their 1-1 draw with Qatar sparked outrage from Gary Neville, who was furious at the absence of VAR footage broadcast live. FIFA invoked a technical problem, insisting that referees had full access to the data.
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Hakimi spared by referee after stamp on Vinicius: World Cup controversy
During the Brazil-Morocco draw (1-1) at MetLife Stadium, Achraf Hakimi stamped on Vinicius Jr's ankle without receiving a card. VAR did not intervene, sparking confusion from Ibrahimovic and Berbatov.
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Australia Dominates Turkey 2-0 and Tops Group D
Despite 72% possession and 30 Turkish shots, Australia held firm in Vancouver to win 2-0 in the opening match of Group D at the 2026 World Cup, joining the United States at the top.
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Antonelli handed five-second penalty for track limits after Barcelona retirement
Kimi Antonelli was issued a post-race five-second penalty by Barcelona stewards for exceeding track limits more than three times, though the sanction carries no practical consequence after the Mercedes driver retired before the finish.
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Fallica's World Cup Match Day 5 picks: Spain, Belgium and a low-scoring Iran clash
Chris 'The Bear' Fallica breaks down his best bets for World Cup Match Day 5, backing Spain to cruise past Cape Verde, both teams to score in Belgium vs. Egypt, and under 1.5 goals in Iran vs. New Zealand.
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Hamilton seals maiden Ferrari win in Barcelona as Antonelli retires to hand him 25 points
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, the seventh round of the season, after championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired late to hand Hamilton a crucial 25-point swing.
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Hamilton slashes Antonelli's championship lead to 41 points with Barcelona victory
Lewis Hamilton won the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli was forced to retire, cutting the Italian's lead from 66 points to 41. George Russell finished third to move within 50 points of his Mercedes team-mate.
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Casemiro hooked at half-time as United's World Cup players face mixed fortunes
Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was substituted at half-time as Morocco outpressed Brazil on Saturday, while Matheus Cunha came off the bench and Noussair Mazraoui impressed at left-back for the victors.
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Hamilton ends 31-race Ferrari wait with strategic masterclass in Barcelona as Antonelli's engine fails
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, converting a bold three-stop strategy into victory. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli was running second when his Mercedes suffered an engine failure three laps from the end, promoting George Russell and Lando Norris onto the podium.
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At 40 and still Croatia's heartbeat, Modric targets another England World Cup upset
Luka Modric, 40, arrives at the 2026 World Cup closing in on 200 international caps and determined to repeat the damage Croatia inflicted on England in the 2018 semi-finals. Thomas Tuchel's side have won their last two meetings, but Croatia's veterans retain a knack for raising their game in major tournaments.
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Socceroos stun Turkiye 2-0 to open Women's World Cup campaign with disciplined counter-attacking display
Australia claimed a composed 2-0 victory over Turkiye in their World Cup Group D opener, with goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe rewarding a disciplined defensive gameplan executed to near perfection.
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Waratahs crush Brumbies 29-17 to preserve unbeaten record against domestic rivals
NSW Waratahs extended their perfect record against Australian domestic opposition with a commanding 29-17 win over the Brumbies at Viking Park, Canberra, with Wallaroos lock Kaitlan Leaney scoring twice in a dominant first half.
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Ivory Coast face Ecuador in Philadelphia as both sides chase first World Cup win
Ivory Coast make their first World Cup appearance since 2014 when they face Ecuador in a Group E opener in Philadelphia. A win for either side would place them second in the group after Germany's 7-1 demolition of Curacao.
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