Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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BBC presenter warns England vs Argentina semi-final could ignite Falklands political tensions
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, their first competitive meeting since 2002. BBC journalist John Simpson has warned the fixture could stoke political tensions over the Falklands, with Argentina players already chanting about the islands after their quarter-final win.
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Balogun admits Trump's suspension reversal caused nerves inside US squad before Belgium exit
Folarin Balogun has acknowledged that Donald Trump's intervention to overturn his one-match World Cup ban created tension within the United States squad ahead of their last-16 defeat by Belgium, saying the episode was 'so unique' and generated unavoidable outside noise.
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Former Premier League referee questions FIFA's choice of official for England vs Argentina semi-final
Mark Halsey says he would have preferred a more experienced European referee for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final in Atalanta, expressing concern that MLS official Ismail Elfath has not faced pressure of this magnitude before.
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Sonnen admits Askren's wrestling comeback after double lung transplant 'makes me uncomfortable'
Ben Askren returns to combat sports at RAF 11 in Milwaukee this Saturday, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad — more than a year after a near-fatal bout with pneumonia that required a double lung transplant.
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CAS denies ruling in Senegal-Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 dispute
A fake document circulating on social media claims to be a CAS arbitral award stating that Senegal has recovered its Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lausanne court has formally denied this, clarifying that proceedings are still ongoing.
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Wales call up Dee and Thomas as Lake injury clouds Springboks trip to Durban
Hooker Elliot Dee and lock Freddie Thomas have been drafted into the Wales squad for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with world champions South Africa in Durban, with captain Dewi Lake doubtful after picking up a groin injury against Argentina.
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Adesanya says McGregor 'owes' Chandler a fight after years of waiting
Israel Adesanya has called on Conor McGregor to face Michael Chandler in what he believes should be the Irishman's final UFC fight, arguing McGregor left Chandler waiting for a big-money bout for two to three years.
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Deeney says O'Reilly is 'getting away with murder' ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Troy Deeney has questioned why Nico O'Reilly is escaping scrutiny despite defensive struggles, as England prepare to face Argentina and Lionel Messi in a World Cup semi-final.
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Pollock clocks 21mph hat-trick to announce himself on England's Six Nations stage
Henry Pollock scored three tries in 30 minutes off the bench as England beat Fiji in the Nations Championship, with the Northampton Saints flanker clocking 21mph to outpace winger Jiuta Wainiqolo for his first score.
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Leicester begin PREM Rugby Cup defence away at Harlequins after record-breaking final win
Reigning champions Leicester Tigers open their PREM Rugby Cup defence at Harlequins' Twickenham Stoop on Saturday, 5 September. The Tigers claimed the trophy in March by thrashing Exeter 66-14 and are chasing a first successful retention since the competition launched in 2019.
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England face Argentina in World Cup 2026 semi-final as France meet Spain in Atlanta showdown
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face Argentina in Atlanta. France and Spain meet in the other last-four tie in Arlington, Texas, with both games kicking off at 8pm BST.
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Bellingham and England squad rest in Atlanta ahead of Argentina World Cup semi-final
England's players took a rest day before flying to Atlanta for their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, having travelled over 14,000 miles — seven times further than favourites France — to reach the last four.
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2026 World Cup: English press alarmed by Elfath's appointment for England-Argentina semi-final
The Daily Mail has raised concerns about American referee Ismail Elfath being appointed to oversee the England-Argentina semi-final at the 2026 World Cup, pointing out that Inter Miami has never lost when he has officiated their MLS matches.
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Baloucoune's hamstring recovery hands Ireland coaches a selection headache for Eden Park
Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman both returned to full training in Auckland on Tuesday, giving Ireland's coaching staff a welcome but complicated selection puzzle ahead of Saturday's Test against New Zealand at Eden Park.
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Shearer warns England referee could be decisive factor against Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Alan Shearer has expressed concern that refereeing decisions or VAR could prove costly for England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, with FIFA confirming American official Ismail Elfath will take charge.
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Wallabies target second-half collapse as Schmidt era ends against Italy in Perth
Australia have pinpointed the opening five minutes of the second half as a critical area for improvement ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth, after surrendering leads against both Ireland and France in recent weeks.
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FBI labels England vs Argentina 'highest risk' World Cup semi-final as Atlanta police bolster security
The FBI, FIFA and Atlanta police met on Monday to address security concerns ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, designating the England-Argentina clash the tournament's highest-risk match amid tensions rooted in the 1982 Falklands War.
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Johnson and Ochoa collide at UFC 330 as flyweight division picture sharpens
Charles Johnson (19-9) and Jose Ochoa (9-2) have been booked for UFC 330 on 15 August at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, adding a significant flyweight matchup to a card headlined by Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Garry.
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California commission denies Nkuta's appeal over post-bell choke against Moraes
The California State Athletic Commission has upheld Adriano Moraes's technical submission victory over Phumi Nkuta, rejecting Nkuta's appeal that Moraes illegally held a choke for roughly two seconds after the final horn at MVP: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano.
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Racism row, kit reveal and Rice fitness update: England vs Argentina semi-final build-up
England will wear white against Argentina in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final, with Declan Rice expected to start despite a recent illness. The tournament has also been overshadowed by a racism row after a former Spanish PM claimed France 'don't have any French players'.
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