Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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France reach third straight World Cup semi as Mbappé closes in on Messi's all-time record
France are the only team at the 2026 World Cup to win all six matches in regulation, outscoring opponents 16-2. Kylian Mbappé has eight goals in six games and needs just one more to equal Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record.
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Mbappé exits with ankle injury against Morocco but remains optimistic
Author of the decisive goal and his 8th tournament strike against Morocco (2-0), Kylian Mbappé left the field in the 75th minute after a blow to his right ankle. The France captain downplayed his injury in the mixed zone.
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Wilson backs debutant Meredith to start at fly-half after double injury blow rules out Gordon and Donaldson
Australia captain Harry Wilson has expressed confidence in uncapped fly-half Declan Meredith to start against Six Nations champions France after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Wallabies' second Test of the year.
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USA coach Lawrence targets World Cup readiness over results as Eagles face Zimbabwe
Head coach Scott Lawrence says the USA Eagles are prioritising performance over victories during the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, with fly-half Chris Hilsenbeck's last-gasp penalty having sealed a 30-29 win over Portugal on Independence Day.
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21-year-old Ito starts again at fly-half as Japan target Ireland upset in Nations Championship
Ryunosuke Ito, the 21-year-old university student who helped steer Japan past Italy last week, retains the No.10 shirt as the Brave Blossoms look to back up that result against Ireland in the Nations Championship.
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Haaland calls Norway's World Cup chances 'really low' ahead of England quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has again downplayed Norway's prospects at the 2026 World Cup, describing their chances as 'really low' despite scoring seven goals in four games to lead his country into a quarterfinal against England on 11 July in Miami.
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Mbappé scores and assists after penalty miss to send France into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his 20th World Cup goal and set up Ousmane Dembélé as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a third consecutive semifinal appearance.
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Former SVNS star Lance Williams earns USA Eagles debut against Zimbabwe in Nations Cup
California Legion backrower Lance Williams has been named at blindside flanker for the USA Men's Eagles' first-ever Test against Zimbabwe on July 11, as head coach Scott Lawrence makes several changes after last weekend's 30-29 win over Portugal.
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Xhaka and Itten embrace 'dream' of facing Messi as Switzerland target Argentina upset in Kansas City
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says the pressure of a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina has only sharpened his side's hunger, while striker Cedric Itten and midfielder Remo Freuler describe facing Lionel Messi for the first time as a career milestone.
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McGregor returns after five years as UFC 329 press conference sets up Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway shared the stage in Las Vegas on Thursday ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday — McGregor's first appearance in five years since a leg injury ended his UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier.
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Haaland backs Mbappe after three-minute penalty wait costs France star in World Cup quarter-final
Kylian Mbappe missed a first-half penalty after waiting over three minutes before his kick, but still scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland weighed in on social media, saying the delay was 'too long'.
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Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.
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Henry and Ibrahimović hail Olise as the 'Tom Brady of France' after Morocco rout
Michael Olise stole the headlines without scoring or assisting as France eased past Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough. Analysts Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović compared the Bayern Munich midfielder's pinpoint passing to Tom Brady.
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FIFA's stand-by VAR rule leaves ITV's McCoist and Champion in stitches during France vs Morocco
FIFA introduced a reserve VAR official for World Cup quarter-finals amid refereeing controversy, prompting ITV commentators Jon Champion and Ally McCoist to mock the role live on air during France's 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Mbappe misses penalty then curls in stunner to send France past Morocco into semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but answered with a magnificent curled goal as France beat Morocco 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup, repeating the exact scoreline from their 2022 semi-final meeting. An assist for Ousmane Dembele's late strike sealed France's place in the last four.
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Hattan Alsaif set for professional debut as PFL MENA returns after two-month absence
PFL MENA makes its first appearance since May with event 10 in Riyadh, headlined by Hattan Alsaif's professional debut in a catchweight bout against Dania Ouhachi, alongside featherweight and welterweight tournament action.
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Keane takes aim at Henderson with advertising board quip as Mbappe dances after France's win
Roy Keane could not resist a dig at Jordan Henderson during ITV's coverage of France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston, joking about the England midfielder's tournament-ending broken arm as Kylian Mbappe celebrated wildly on the pitch.
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Mbappe scores but limps off as France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston, but was substituted in the 78th minute after a heavy challenge left him requiring ice on his ankle.
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Olise clears yellow card threat to stay available for France's World Cup semifinal
Michael Olise escaped a second booking in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday, meaning the Bayern Munich winger is free to face Spain or Belgium in Tuesday's semifinal at Dallas.
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Rennie explains why Barrett and three others miss second All Blacks Test against Italy
Dave Rennie has revealed why Beauden Barrett — six Tests from a historic 150-cap milestone — is again absent from the All Blacks starting XV and bench for their Wellington clash with Italy, alongside Kyle Preston, Simon Parker and Patrick Tuipulotu.
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