Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Eliminated by Portugal, Croatia may have played Modric's final international match
Beaten 2-1 by Portugal in the World Cup round of 16, Croatia could have played the last international match of 40-year-old Luka Modric, who has 202 caps to his name.
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Rangnick sees Spain as world champions after eliminating Austria
After Austria's elimination by Spain in the World Cup round of 16, Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick has named Spain as the future world champions, despite France being positioned as the overwhelming favorite by specialists.
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From Dublin building society to marking Messi: Pico Lopes leads Cape Verde's World Cup fairytale
Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes, who once worked in a Blanchardstown building society after initially ignoring a LinkedIn invitation to join Cape Verde's squad, now faces Lionel Messi and Argentina in Miami after his side finished second in a group containing Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
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Snicko chip denies Croatia stoppage-time equaliser as Portugal survive World Cup scare
Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute goal was ruled out by VAR after ball-sensor technology detected a touch by Igor Matanovic in an offside position, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the round of 16.
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Embolo and Ndoye fire Switzerland into last 16 to end 88-year World Cup wait
Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver to reach the World Cup 2026 last 16, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye securing their first knockout-round victory since 1938. They will face Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
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Six goals and a transformation: Mbappé reconciled with French fans at the World Cup
Criticized throughout the season at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has already scored six goals and provided two assists in four World Cup matches. His transformation, both in his leadership and defensive commitment, has prompted a forgiveness petition signed by several thousand fans.
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Wilson relishes Wallabies backrow duel with Ireland's Lions-tested loose forwards in Sydney
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has singled out Ireland's backrow trio of Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier and Cian Prendergast as a defining matchup ahead of Saturday's first Test in Sydney, with Australia's own experienced loose forward unit boasting more than 135 combined caps.
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Garry cites Strickland's Chimaev upset as proof he can dethrone Makhachev at UFC 330
Ian Garry (17-1) faces welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (28-1) in the UFC 330 main event in Philadelphia on August 15, and the Irishman insists Sean Strickland's shock win over Khamzat Chimaev shows title upsets are possible.
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Ronaldo breaks two World Cup records as Portugal edge Croatia in stoppage-time thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a 68th-minute penalty to become the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history, before Gonçalo Ramos headed in a stoppage-time winner to send Portugal past Croatia 2-1, with a VAR chip-in-ball ruling denying Croatia a late equaliser.
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Suarez reveals he felt 'worse than a hooligan' after World Cup biting ban ended his tournament
Luis Suarez played every group game for Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup but was banned from the knockouts after biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini. The incident earned him a nine-match international ban and a four-month suspension from all football activity.
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Ronaldo hails Modrić a 'legend of football' after Croatia's World Cup exit ends their rivalry
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Luka Modrić after Portugal's 2-1 round-of-32 victory over Croatia in Toronto, a result that is widely expected to bring the 40-year-old midfielder's international career to a close.
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Gvardiol's Disallowed Goal Eliminates Croatia and Triggers Dalic's Fury
Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the World Cup round of 16 after a late equalizer by Gvardiol was ruled out by VAR for offside detected via ball sensor technology. Coach Zlatko Dalic called the refereeing "catastrophic."
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Marsch calls Morocco a "horrible nightmare" ahead of Round of 16 clash in Houston
Two days before facing Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Canadian manager Jesse Marsch admitted his fears about the Lions of the Atlas, while promising to "seize the chance" for his team.
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McGregor ends five-year UFC absence against Holloway at welterweight on July 11
Conor McGregor returns to the UFC Octagon on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, facing Max Holloway at UFC 329 after a five-year hiatus. The former two-division champion says a disciplined, low-profile training camp has him feeling "absolutely amazing" ahead of the welterweight bout.
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Pimblett calls Topuria 'a fat featherweight' after Gaethje TKO ends lightweight reign
Paddy Pimblett has dismissed Ilia Topuria as too small for lightweight following Justin Gaethje's corner-stoppage victory at UFC 250, claiming he would force the Georgian back down to featherweight if they ever met.
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VAR denies Gvardiol's stoppage-time leveller to send Portugal past Croatia and into last 16
Portugal survived a dramatic late scare to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with VAR overturning Josko Gvardiol's 105th-minute goal for offside to seal their place in the World Cup last 16 against Spain.
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Carter Gordon returns to Wallabies No. 10 jersey to face Ireland in sold-out Sydney
Carter Gordon will start at fly-half for Australia against Ireland in Sydney, partnering ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan in a new-look halves pairing. It is only the 25-year-old's third Test on home soil and his first since a stint in the NRL with the Gold Coast Titans.
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Microchip ball technology denies Croatia late equaliser and sends Portugal past to face Spain
A microchip embedded in the Adidas 'Trionda' match ball allowed VAR to use Snickometer technology to disallow Josko Gvardiol's 113th-minute equaliser, confirming Igor Matanovic had touched the ball before an offside position came into play. Portugal advance to the last 16 to face Spain.
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Ronaldo dons Jota's jersey as Portugal survive Croatia scare in stoppage time
Cristiano Ronaldo honoured the late Diogo Jota by wearing his No. 21 shirt after Portugal's comeback 2-1 win over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32, with Gonçalo Ramos sealing victory four minutes into stoppage time.
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Ronaldo nets first World Cup knockout goal but fumes at substitution as Portugal edge Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to equalise for Portugal against Croatia but was visibly furious when Roberto Martinez replaced him in the 81st minute. Portugal held on to win 2-1 and advance to the last 16, where they face Spain.
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