Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ecuador demand FIFA investigation into Mexico after World Cup exit amid England last-16 fears
Ecuador have filed a formal complaint with FIFA requesting an investigation into events surrounding their 2-0 defeat to Mexico, including a delayed flight and hotel disruptions. England, who face Mexico in the last-16, are also taking precautions against a hostile reception in Mexico City.
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Vozinha's eight saves stun Argentina but Cape Verde fall 3-2 in extra time
Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha denied Lionel Messi three times and finished with eight saves in regulation, but Cristian Romero's 111th-minute winner sent Argentina through 3-2 in a World Cup round-of-32 thriller at Miami Stadium.
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Romero's 111th-minute goal rescues Argentina from Cape Verde upset at World Cup
Argentina survived a dramatic scare at Miami Stadium on Friday as Cape Verde twice equalised before Cristian Romero's 111th-minute strike sent the reigning champions into the World Cup round of 16. Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal in a 3-2 extra-time win.
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Argentina survive two Cape Verde equalisers to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Lionel Messi's opener and a Cristian Romero header in extra-time proved decisive as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in Miami, with Sidny Lopes's stunning long-range strike briefly threatening the greatest upset in World Cup history.
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Cabral scores stunning equalizer against Argentina in extra time
Trailing 2-1 at the 92nd minute after a Lisandro Martinez goal, Cape Verde equalized at the 102nd minute through a spectacular strike by Sidny Lopes Cabral, forcing Argentina to search for victory further into the match.
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Cabral's stunning curler levels it again as Cape Verde push Argentina to the brink at World Cup 2026
Sidny Cabral scored one of the tournament's finest goals, bending a spectacular curler into the top corner to equalise for Cape Verde in extra time against Argentina at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, as the 2022 champions were pushed to the limit by the tournament's great underdogs.
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Mat Ryan fails to save Australia as Egypt win World Cup shootout 4-2 in Dallas
Australia's last-16 clash with Egypt at Dallas Stadium ended 1-1 after extra time, with the Socceroos substituting on veteran goalkeeper Mat Ryan for the shootout — only for Egypt to convert all four penalties and win 4-2.
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Egypt's Trezeguet and team director pushed by Dallas police officer before World Cup win over Australia
A Dallas police officer pushed Egypt player Trezeguet and team director Ibrahim Hassan at their hotel on Friday, as the two attempted to take a photo with a fan. Egypt went on to beat Australia on penalties in their World Cup round-of-32 tie.
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Clément Turpin appointed to referee Colombia vs Ghana in World Cup round-of-16 decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Colombia vs Ghana at Kansas City Stadium, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7.
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Duarte equalises and Vozinha twice denies Messi as Cape Verde stun Argentina in World Cup last 32
Deroy Duarte's 59th-minute debut goal drew Cape Verde level against Argentina at Miami Stadium, before 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha twice denied Lionel Messi to keep the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament in contention for the greatest upset in World Cup knockout history.
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Neville blasts Fifa over last-minute England vs Mexico kick-off chaos at World Cup
Gary Neville condemned Fifa after reports emerged that England's last-16 tie with Mexico could be moved six hours earlier due to storm warnings in Mexico City, only for the governing body to backtrack and confirm the original 6pm local time kick-off.
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Messi scores his seventh World Cup goal as Wright and Neville hail 'total control' finish
Lionel Messi struck his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina faced Cape Verde in the last 32 in Miami, with pundits Ian Wright and Gary Neville queuing up to praise the 39-year-old's sublime touch and finish.
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Clarke relishes first Clarke-Penaud duel as Six Nations snub fuels French winger
Caleb Clarke admits he expects a fired-up Damian Penaud when New Zealand host France in Christchurch on Saturday, with the All Blacks winger acknowledging his opposite number's motivation after being dropped for the Six Nations despite being France's all-time leading try-scorer.
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Ponzinibbio returns to UFC Abu Dhabi to face Sam Patterson on July 25
Santiago Ponzinibbio, once a welterweight title contender, is back on the UFC roster for a July 25 bout against England's Sam Patterson at the Etihad Arena. The Argentine, 39, has won just three of his last eight fights after a string of health setbacks derailed a promising run.
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Drew Fischer: the Canadian MLS referee appointed to officiate Argentina vs Cape Verde
Canadian official Drew Fischer, a veteran of the 2022 World Cup and last year's MLS Cup final, has been appointed to referee Argentina's Copa América last-16 tie against Cape Verde at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
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Messi shatters four world records with opening goal against Cape Verde
With a perfect touch followed by a shot from a tight angle, Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 20 and setting four new records.
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Messi nets 20th World Cup goal to break his own all-time record against Cape Verde
Lionel Messi scored his 20th FIFA World Cup goal in Argentina's round-of-16 win over Cape Verde at Miami Stadium on Friday, extending his own record for most World Cup goals in the history of the men's and women's game.
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Balogun misses USA's Belgium clash after controversial red card — and handles it with grace
Folarin Balogun will sit out the United States' World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after a disputed red card that referee Raphael Claus issued only upon reviewing slow-motion replay — a decision FIFA's own protocols arguably did not permit.
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Egypt end Australia's World Cup run as Mat Ryan's penalty gamble backfires in shootout
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to record their first World Cup knockout victory. Goalkeeper Mat Ryan was brought on in the final 90 seconds specifically for the shootout but failed to save a single spot-kick as the Socceroos crashed out.
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Egypt reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time, eliminating Australia on penalties
Egypt made history by beating Australia (1-1, 4-2 on penalties) in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, marking the first time the Egyptian national team has advanced past a knockout round in the competition. They will face Argentina or Cape Verde in the quarterfinals in Atlanta.
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