Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Police on red alert for England vs Argentina semi-final as mixed seating raises fan clash fears
Atlanta Police have enhanced security ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where FIFA's open ticket sales mean rival fans could be seated side by side in a 75,000-capacity venue.
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Pollock demands England starting shirt after hat-trick dismantles Fiji
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick as England routed Fiji 73-8, and the 21-year-old flanker has declared his ambition to start against Argentina — a call backed loudly by former England internationals Ben Youngs, Chris Ashton and Jeremy Guscott.
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Norway doctor denies Haaland illness claims after England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win
Norway team doctor Ola Sand has flatly denied reports that Erling Haaland was unwell before England's 2-1 extra-time victory in the World Cup quarter-finals, contradicting claims made by TalkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino.
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Argentina request all-blue kit for World Cup semi-final against England
Argentina have reportedly submitted a request to FIFA to wear their all-blue kit rather than their traditional blue and white stripes for the World Cup semi-final against England, according to journalist Gaston Edul.
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El Salvador's Iván Barton to referee France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal in Dallas
Iván Barton of El Salvador will take charge of Tuesday's World Cup semifinal between France and Spain in Dallas. The experienced CONCACAF official is making his fourth appearance at this tournament.
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Bellingham's Goal Marred by Trajectory Anomaly That FIFA Denies Despite 3D Modeling
Jude Bellingham's equalizer for England in the 45th+2 minute against Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarter-final is at the center of a major controversy: the ball allegedly struck the Spidercam cable, which FIFA denies but BBC's 3D reconstruction appears to contradict.
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Ivan Barton, the 35-year-old Salvadoran referee appointed for France-Spain in Dallas
FIFA has entrusted the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain to Ivan Barton. The 35-year-old Salvadoran, a chemistry teacher, has already made his mark at this World Cup with an unprecedented red card for a concealment gesture.
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Crawford delivers blunt verdict on McGregor's 69-second UFC 329 collapse
Unbeaten boxing champion Terence Crawford responded to Conor McGregor's injury-shortened UFC 329 return with a pointed message on X, writing 'God punish them' — a reference to their long-running public feud.
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Rennie explains Will Jordan's captaincy as All Blacks leadership group is revealed
Dave Rennie has clarified why Will Jordan captained the All Blacks during the final 15 minutes against Italy, revealing that Jordan was the last of six designated leaders still on the field after a wave of substitutions.
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Hokit brands fighters 'two-faced' and singles out Pimblett after UFC 329 outburst
Josh Hokit has called out Paddy Pimblett and the wider MMA roster for hypocrisy, after Pimblett declared himself the new face of the UFC following his 49-second knockout of Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329.
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Strickland raises steroid theory after McGregor's knee gives way at UFC 329
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has suggested long-term steroid use may have made Conor McGregor's body fragile, after the Irishman suffered a first-round knee injury against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday.
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Pimblett reveals retirement fears before UFC 329 — then Gaethje's upset reignited him
Paddy Pimblett admits he considered quitting MMA if he lost to Benoit St. Denis at UFC 329, but Justin Gaethje's shock lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria two days later gave him the spark he needed to secure a first-round submission.
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Mbappé must adapt to new ball for Spain semi-final
Author of three long-range goals since the start of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé will have to contend with the Trionda Final for the France-Spain semi-final on Tuesday, with FIFA assuring identical performance to the group-stage ball.
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Prates taunts injured McGregor: 'I would hurt you bad' after UFC 329 collapse
Carlos Prates has fired a pointed message at Conor McGregor following the Irishman's 69-second exit at UFC 329, insisting the welterweight would have been a nightmare matchup and urging McGregor to step aside for the new generation.
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Rennie taps Jordie Barrett's Leinster knowledge to decode Ireland ahead of Eden Park clash
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has drawn on Jordie Barrett's recent Leinster stint to gain insight into Ireland ahead of their Nations Championship meeting at Eden Park, with both sides unbeaten after two rounds.
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Oliveira spams UFC 329 livestream comments to demand Gaethje lightweight title shot
Charles Oliveira took an unconventional approach to calling his shot at UFC 329, flooding the post-fight press conference comments with 'Charles vs Justin' as Max Holloway also lobbied for a crack at lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.
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Ioane recalled to All Blacks squad as injury cover ahead of Ireland clash
Rieko Ioane has been called back into the All Blacks squad as injury cover ahead of the Nations Championship fixture against Ireland, returning to Test rugby after a sabbatical season with Leinster where he won the URC title.
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De Bruyne and Courtois cast doubt over Belgium futures after World Cup exit to Spain
Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have both stopped short of committing to Belgium after a 2-1 World Cup elimination by Spain. De Bruyne, 35, wants a break following hamstring surgery, while Courtois may retire internationally if the federation rejects his request for a Nations League sabbatical.
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Mikey Musumeci moves up to featherweight to face Bryce Mitchell at UFC BJJ 11
Four-time IBJJF world champion Mikey Musumeci will step up from bantamweight to face UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell on September 24, headlining UFC BJJ 11 in a non-title clash that marks the first time an active UFC fighter has met a UFC BJJ champion.
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Kane backs Tuchel's harsh verdict as England eye Argentina semifinal
Harry Kane has defended Thomas Tuchel after the England manager called his side 'lucky' in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting Tuchel's blunt criticism is designed to unlock a higher level from the squad ahead of a semifinal against Argentina.
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