Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Balogun scores and sees red to join Zidane and Ronaldinho in exclusive World Cup club
Folarin Balogun became only the fourth player in World Cup history to score and be sent off in the same knockout-stage game, netting the opener in the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina before receiving a red card for serious foul play in the 64th minute.
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Balogun suspended for USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium after World Cup red card
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round of 16 match against Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA's disciplinary panel could extend the ban beyond the automatic one-game suspension.
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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 odds: France, Brazil and Argentina among heavy favourites
With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage taking shape, France are priced at -1800 to eliminate Paraguay, while Brazil (-245) face Norway and the USA meet Belgium in a near-even contest.
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Unbeaten Salkilld earns UFC Vegas 120 main event shot against ranked Gamrot
Quillan Salkilld, 5-0 in the UFC and riding four first-round finishes, gets his wish of a main event fight against No. 9 lightweight Mateusz Gamrot on August 8 at the Apex in Las Vegas.
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Tillman's stunning free kick seals USA's first World Cup knockout win in 24 years
Malik Tillman scored a Messi-esque free kick to put the USA 2-0 up against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the United States' first World Cup knockout round victory since 2002 despite playing 20 minutes with ten men.
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Unbeaten Thad Jean faces Shamil Musaev for vacant PFL welterweight title in Washington D.C.
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed an 11-bout card for July 25 at Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C., headlined by a welterweight title fight between undefeated Thad Jean (11-0) and Shamil Musaev (18-1-1) for the throne vacated by retired champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov.
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Borthwick backs Pollock to thrive as South Africa name him 'public enemy number one'
England flanker Henry Pollock has been branded 'public enemy number one' by South African fans and former players ahead of Saturday's Test at Ellis Park, but head coach Steve Borthwick insists the 21-year-old will only shine brighter under the pressure.
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UK pubs granted 5am licence extension for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday to show England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am BST at the Estadio Azteca.
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Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai against Yadong Song on August 29
Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) will face China's Yadong Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) in the main event of UFC Shanghai on August 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, marking the UFC's first mainland China event in a year.
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Joe Cole blames Tottenham for world finally appreciating Kane's genius at World Cup
Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo took his 2026 World Cup tally to five goals, prompting former England midfielder Joe Cole to argue that Kane only earned global respect after leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich.
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Shearer reverses hydration-break stance after England's comeback win over DR Congo
Alan Shearer, who previously dismissed FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks as 'nonsense', conceded they proved crucial for England after Thomas Tuchel used the first-half stoppage to reorganise his side in a 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo.
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Espen Eskas to referee Ronaldo vs Modric in World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, a World Cup Round of 32 tie that could mark the final appearance for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric at the tournament.
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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start
Spain take on Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles needing a win to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16, having recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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England fans face £27,000 resale prices for World Cup last-16 clash at Azteca
Tickets for England's World Cup last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca are fetching up to $36,000 (£27,300) on Fifa's resale platform, after Harry Kane's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.
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Keylock's 18-point haul fires England U20s into winner-takes-all clash with Argentina
Finn Keylock kicked 18 points as England U20s ran in ten tries to demolish illness-hit USA 68-40 at the Avchala Stadium, setting up a decisive Pool A decider against Argentina at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
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Nurmagomedov faces Song Yadong in bantamweight title eliminator at UFC Shanghai
Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong will headline UFC Shanghai on August 29, with the winner expected to move into contention for the bantamweight title. Nurmagomedov steps in after his original opponent, David Martinez, withdrew through injury.
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DR Congo coach Desabre learned of father's death hours before near-upset against England
Sebastien Desabre received news of his father's passing just hours before DR Congo's 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 defeat to England in Atlanta — a match in which his side led for over an hour and came agonisingly close to a historic upset.
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Mbappé blazes at 2026 World Cup: six goals and fury from Real Madrid supporters
Author of six goals and two assists in four matches with France, Kylian Mbappé is irritating sections of the Madrid press and supporters, who criticize him for delivering far superior performances for France than those shown in La Liga.
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Sweden's Glenn Nyberg to referee Spain vs Austria in World Cup Round of 32
Glenn Nyberg, the Swedish referee who sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying last November, will take charge of Spain's Round of 32 clash against Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Tandy insists Wales match fees dispute leaves 'no hangover' ahead of Fiji opener
Head coach Steve Tandy says Wales players can 'wholeheartedly focus' on Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji after a last-minute match fees dispute between the WRU and Welsh Rugby Players' Association was resolved on Wednesday evening.
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