Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Yamal calls Ronaldo clash an 'honour' as Spain and Portugal set up World Cup last-16 showdown
Lamine Yamal has said it would be 'an honour' to face Cristiano Ronaldo after Spain beat Austria 3-0 and Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to set up a last-16 meeting at the 2026 World Cup.
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World Rugby launches Nations Cup to give 24 unions a competitive global calendar
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has confirmed the Nations Cup will run alongside the new Nations Championship, giving 12 unions across two pools a full round-robin competition culminating in a Finals weekend in November.
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Garcia denies criticising African football after Belgium's stunning 3-2 comeback over Senegal
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has moved to clarify post-match remarks after his side overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, with Youri Tielemans' 125th-minute penalty completing the World Cup round-of-32 comeback.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Modric after VAR robs Croatia of World Cup equaliser
Cristiano Ronaldo embraced former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, a result sealed when Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute equaliser was controversially ruled out by VAR.
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Eliminated by Switzerland at 2026 World Cup, Algeria demands answers from Petkovic
Beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Fennecs returned home to a flood of criticism targeting manager Vladimir Petkovic, accused of tactical improvisation and lack of continuity.
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SA Rugby dismisses 'misinformed' reports of near-empty Ellis Park for England test
SA Rugby have rejected mid-week claims that only 21,000 tickets had been sold for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, insisting the figures were 'entirely erroneous' and citing actual sales data.
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Dangerous 115°F heat index raises safety fears for France vs Paraguay World Cup clash in Philadelphia
France face Paraguay in a World Cup last-16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday amid a severe eastern US heatwave, with heat indexes forecast to reach a dangerous 115°F (46°C) and scientists labelling Fifa's heat safety guidelines as inadequate.
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Ronaldo in tears dedicates Portugal's qualification to Diogo Jota, one year after his death
Scorer on penalty against Croatia (2-1), Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears at the final whistle and put on the Portugal shirt with the number 21 of Diogo Jota, who died exactly one year earlier in a road accident.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Modric after VAR denies Croatia in World Cup last-32 thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo embraced and comforted former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric after Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with a controversial VAR call in the 103rd minute denying the Croatians a late equaliser.
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After 2026 World Cup elimination, Algerian players refuse to play under Petkovic
Beaten 2-0 by Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Algeria is in deep crisis: Mahrez and Mandi have announced their international retirement, while other players reportedly refuse to play as long as Vladimir Petkovic remains head coach.
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Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria's elimination by Switzerland
Algeria was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16, losing 2-0 to Switzerland. Riyad Mahrez, 35, announced his international retirement immediately after the final whistle, ending twelve years with the Fennecs.
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FIFA approves roadblocks for England hotel as Mexico fans plot sleepless night before Azteca clash
FIFA has granted England's request for roadblocks around their Mexico City hotel ahead of Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca, after thousands of fans disrupted Ecuador's sleep with fireworks and noise before Mexico's 2-0 round-of-32 win.
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Garcia issues statement after 'African teams' remark sparks backlash following Belgium's comeback win
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has clarified his post-match comments after suggesting teams like Senegal lose tactical shape when protecting a lead, remarks widely perceived as disrespectful to African nations. The controversy follows Belgium's 3-2 extra-time comeback win over Senegal at the World Cup.
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England face 23% oxygen drop at Azteca as physiologist warns of altitude toll
Professor Mike Tipton of Portsmouth University's Extreme Environments Laboratory warns that England will experience roughly 23% fewer oxygen molecules per breath at the Estadio Azteca, reducing aerobic performance by around 10% and increasing fatigue by 15%.
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Matanovic admits hair contact as VAR technology ends Croatia's World Cup equaliser
Igor Matanovic has conceded he made 'slight contact' with the ball in the build-up to Josko Gvardiol's disallowed goal, as FIFA's Connected Ball Technology confirmed the offside call that sealed Croatia's 2-1 defeat to Portugal.
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Ronaldo's Sister Announces His International Retirement After Round of 16 Win vs Croatia
After Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 16, Katia Aveiro declared that this sixth World Cup would be the last international competition for her brother Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Modric blasts VAR after Croatia's controversial World Cup exit against Portugal
Luka Modric accused VAR of being applied selectively and incorrectly after Croatia were eliminated from the World Cup in a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, a match decided by two contentious video review decisions in the second half.
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Savea backs debutant Love to deliver as All Blacks face full-strength France scepticism
New All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has endorsed Ruben Love ahead of the 25-year-old's first Test start at fly-half, while dismissing talk of a weakened France side as 'rubbish' on the eve of New Zealand's Nations Championship opener.
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Ronaldo consoles tearful Sucic after VAR denies Croatia in dramatic World Cup exit
Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 qualifier, with Croatian midfielder Petar Sucic left in tears after a 103rd-minute Gvardiol equaliser was ruled out by VAR. Ronaldo sought out Sucic at full-time to offer words of encouragement.
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Wilson urges Wallabies to seize sold-out Sydney moment 15 months from home World Cup
Harry Wilson says the Wallabies must convert a sold-out Allianz Stadium crowd into lasting momentum as Australia prepares to host Ireland on Saturday, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup looming on home soil.
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