Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Gouiri scores quick brace as Algeria crushes Bolivia 4-0 ahead of World Cup
In Kansas City, Algeria dominated Bolivia 4-0 in its final World Cup warm-up match. Amine Gouiri scored a brace in two minutes, with Mandi and Hadj Moussa completing the rout.
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Ronaldo misses everything against Nigeria six days before World Cup: press alarmed
Starting in the friendly Portugal-Nigeria match (2-1) on Wednesday evening, Cristiano Ronaldo missed at least three clear chances, including several one-on-one situations with the goalkeeper, just six days before Portugal's opening match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Gordon scores penalty and sets up Rice as England ease past Costa Rica 3-0
Anthony Gordon starred in England's final World Cup warm-up, assisting Declan Rice's opener and converting a penalty in a comfortable 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, with the winger admitting he was eager to step up after Harry Kane was substituted.
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Shields sees 2016 championship culture reborn in Hurricanes' semi-final push
Brad Shields, the only survivor of the Hurricanes' 2016 Super Rugby title-winning squad, says the same off-field culture that drove that championship is thriving again as Wellington prepare to face the Blues in this weekend's semi-final.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off in Mexico City as 48 nations chase sport's biggest prize
The largest World Cup in history gets underway on Thursday when Mexico host South Africa in Mexico City, with 83,000 fans expected. England, buoyed by a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica, open their campaign against Croatia on June 17.
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Infantino tells world to 'chill' as chaotic press conference opens World Cup 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino drew widespread criticism after urging reporters to 'just chill' when pressed on a Somali referee being denied a US visa, in a pre-tournament press conference widely described as shambolic. Mexico host the opening match at the Azteca on Wednesday evening.
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Bellingham and Gordon shine as England demolish Costa Rica 3-0 in World Cup warm-up
England produced a commanding 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham controlling midfield, Anthony Gordon scoring and Declan Rice also on target as Thomas Tuchel's side sharpened their World Cup preparations.
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Sampaio handed World Cup opener despite England's bitter memories of Qatar nightmare
Wilton Sampaio, the Brazilian referee whose performance in England's 2022 quarter-final defeat to France drew fierce criticism from players and pundits alike, has been appointed to officiate the World Cup 2026 opener between Mexico and South Africa on June 11.
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Tuchel hails England's 'tone-setting' 3-0 win over Costa Rica as World Cup countdown begins
England rounded off their Florida warm-up camp with a commanding 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Orlando, with goals from Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins leaving Thomas Tuchel bullish ahead of their Group L opener against Croatia.
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Dembélé invisible against Northern Ireland, his starting place with France questioned
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé's legitimacy as a starter for the national team is being called into question, eight days before the competition begins.
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Nearly 40 debutants reshape Super Rugby Aupiki rosters as 2026 season kicks off
All four Super Rugby Aupiki squads have been named for the 2026 season opener, with close to 40 debutants across the matchday 23s as sweeping off-season player movement transforms the competition's landscape.
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Bellingham silences doubters to seal World Cup starting spot in England's final rehearsal
Jude Bellingham delivered a commanding all-round display as England beat Costa Rica in Orlando, effectively ending the debate over whether he or Morgan Rogers should start at No 10 against Croatia on June 17.
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Mexico open as heavy -245 favourites against South Africa in World Cup 2026 opener
Betting markets have moved sharply in Mexico's favour ahead of Thursday's World Cup 2026 opener against South Africa, with El Tri now priced at -245 — up from -185 at opening — as one-way public money floods in on the tournament co-hosts.
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Gaethje warns Topuria's first-round knockout boasts have backed him into a corner
Justin Gaethje has pushed back on Ilia Topuria's repeated predictions of a sub-two-minute finish ahead of their UFC lightweight main event, arguing that Topuria's bold claims will haunt him if the fight extends beyond the opening round.
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Saracens' Olivia Apps named PWR Player of the Season ahead of semi-final showdown
Canada international and Saracens scrum-half Olivia Apps has claimed the Premiership Women's Rugby Player of the Season award, with the Ontario-born half-back also named in the PWR Team of the Season alongside club teammate Zoe Harrison.
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Willis departs English rugby as Premiership Player of the Year before Bordeaux move
Tom Willis has been voted Premiership Player of the Year by his fellow professionals, signing off from Saracens in style before his move to Bordeaux. Teenager Noah Caluori claimed Breakthrough Player of the Year after a record-breaking debut season.
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England's World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica delayed by lightning and heavy rain in Orlando
England's pre-tournament friendly against Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando has been suspended after lightning and heavy rain left standing water on the pitch, casting doubt over the match just days before their World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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England vs Costa Rica threatened by flooding and lightning storms in Orlando
England's final warm-up friendly before their World Cup campaign against Croatia has been thrown into doubt after severe storms flooded the pitch in Orlando, with a lightning warning issued at the stadium hours before kick-off.
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Gane dismisses Aspinall's cheater claims ahead of Pereira interim title fight
Ciryl Gane has shrugged off Tom Aspinall's accusations of deliberate eye poking, saying 'this is his opinion' as the French heavyweight prepares to face Alex Pereira for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the UFC White House card on Sunday.
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Topuria vows first-round knockout as Gaethje promises to expose him before UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has doubled down on his prediction to knock Justin Gaethje out inside the opening round of their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14, while Gaethje insists the fight going past round one will silence his rival.
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