Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Mark Chapman leads BBC's Atlanta coverage as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
The BBC has flown its presenting team to Atlanta for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with Mark Chapman fronting coverage alongside pundits Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart, and Guy Mowbray on commentary with Alan Shearer.
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Spain crush France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating France 2-0 in the opening semifinal on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as La Roja seek a second world title. They await the winner of England vs Argentina on Wednesday.
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Referee overturns France free-kick without VAR in Spain semi-final as fans left baffled
A free-kick awarded to France in the 43rd minute of their World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain in Dallas was reversed by referee Ivan Barton on the advice of his assistant, not VAR — despite widespread confusion among supporters watching worldwide.
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Saliba limps off with back injury as France fall behind Spain in World Cup semi-final
William Saliba was forced off in the 29th minute of France's World Cup semi-final against Spain on Wednesday, pointing to his back after going down. His exit came with France already trailing 1-0 to a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty.
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Lamine Yamal awarded controversial penalty as Spain takes lead against France
On a disputed action where Lamine Yamal appeared to control the ball with his arm, Spain opened the scoring through Oyarzabal from the penalty spot (22nd minute) in the World Cup semi-final against France. VAR did not intervene despite French protests.
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Yamal wins controversial penalty as Spain take lead against France in World Cup semi-final
Lamine Yamal earned a penalty after Lucas Digne's foul in Spain's World Cup 2026 semi-final against France in Dallas, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting — though France argued Yamal had handled the ball beforehand. Rules analyst Christina Unkel backed the on-field decision.
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Referee Barton forgets vanishing spray and halts Spain vs France World Cup semi-final
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton caused a one-minute delay in the World Cup semi-final between Spain and France after arriving at a free-kick without his vanishing spray, forcing the fourth official to hand one over from the touchline.
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Referee Barton forgets vanishing spray as France vs Spain semi-final briefly halted
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton was forced to pause the World Cup semi-final between France and Spain on eight minutes after realising he had left his vanishing spray off the pitch, with fourth official Glenn Nyberg rushing on to rescue him.
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FIFA moves VAR officials on-site for England vs Argentina semi-final after quarter-final controversy
FIFA has relocated VAR officials from a central Dallas hub to inside each host stadium for the World Cup semi-finals, following disputed decisions in the quarter-finals that included England's overturned penalty against Norway.
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Mbappé starts France's World Cup semifinal against Spain despite ankle scare
Kylian Mbappé is fit to lead France's attack against Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal, having left the quarterfinal win over Morocco in the 77th minute with a right ankle injury. The 27-year-old is level with Lionel Messi on eight goals in the race for the Golden Boot.
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California commission denies Nkuta appeal, upholding controversial Moraes choke finish
The California State Athletic Commission has rejected Phumi Nkuta's appeal against his May loss to Adriano Moraes, ruling there was insufficient evidence to overturn a rear naked choke finish that replays suggested continued past the final bell.
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Ferdinand jokingly demanded Williams leave BBC studio for ignoring England at 2022 World Cup
A resurfaced clip from the 2022 Qatar World Cup shows Rio Ferdinand calling for fellow pundit Ashley Williams to be removed from the BBC studio after the former Wales defender left England out of his semi-final predictions entirely.
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France or Spain face England or Argentina in the World Cup 2026 final on 19 July
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final takes place on Sunday 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with France or Spain set to meet England or Argentina after 103 matches across five weeks. The showpiece will also feature the first official half-time show in World Cup history.
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Mbappé passes fitness test to start France's World Cup semifinal against Spain
Kylian Mbappé has been named in France's starting lineup for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal against Spain, clearing concerns over the 'slight' right ankle injury that forced him off in the 77th minute of the quarterfinal win over Morocco.
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UFC cuts Michel Pereira after one-fight deal expires following Baku loss to Shara Magomedov
Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster after losing a unanimous decision to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku on June 27. The 32-year-old Brazilian departs with a 10-6 octagon record, having dropped four of his last five fights.
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Chandler defends McGregor after UFC 329 collapse: 'He's not a quitter'
Michael Chandler has dismissed conspiracy theories surrounding Conor McGregor's 69-second exit at UFC 329, insisting the Irishman did not fake a leg injury against Max Holloway to collect a paycheck in his first fight since 2021.
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Pepper warns England face chaotic Buenos Aires exit if Argentina reach World Cup final
England flanker Guy Pepper has raised the prospect of a logistical nightmare getting to the airport if Argentina reach Sunday's football World Cup final, with millions of supporters expected to flood the streets of Buenos Aires. England face the Pumas on Saturday in Santiago del Estero.
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Balogun admits FIFA red card controversy unsettled USA before 4-1 Belgium rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken openly about the disruption caused by FIFA's unprecedented decision to suspend his one-game ban, allowing him to play against Belgium in the World Cup last 16 — a match the USA lost 4-1 in Seattle.
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England face Argentina in World Cup quarter-final in blockbuster last-eight tie
England and Argentina are set to meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, renewing one of international football's most storied rivalries at the tournament's last-eight stage.
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La Liga postpones Real Madrid and Barcelona's season opener due to World Cup
Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not begin La Liga on August 15 with the other clubs. Due to their players still competing in the World Cup, their opening matches have been rescheduled for August 26 and 27.
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