Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Tuchel reveals Haaland apology story as England prepare for Norway quarter-final
Thomas Tuchel has recalled a past apology to Erling Haaland ahead of England's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while insisting his defenders must give the Manchester City striker their "full focus" after his seven goals in the tournament.
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Colombia condemn death threats against Campaz after World Cup shootout exit to Switzerland
The Colombian football federation has condemned death threats directed at midfielder Jaminton Campaz and his family after he missed a critical chance in extra time during Colombia's round-of-16 penalty shootout loss to Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.
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Lammens' rebound error hands Spain late winner to eliminate Belgium at World Cup
Substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold a long-range Pau Cubarsí shot, allowing Mikel Merino to tap in an 88th-minute winner as Spain beat Belgium 1-0 at Los Angeles Stadium. Thibaut Courtois had kept a clean sheet before leaving injured in the 71st minute.
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Seven goals in four games: Haaland leads Norway to World Cup quarterfinal against England
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup, including a late winner against Ivory Coast and a brace to eliminate Brazil, placing Norway in a quarterfinal showdown with England and himself in contention for the Golden Boot.
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AFA hit by hackers who sent emails blasting 'corrupt refereeing' after Argentina's win over Egypt
The Argentine Football Association confirmed its official email accounts were compromised after unauthorised messages were sent to journalists alleging 'corrupt refereeing' decided Argentina's controversial last-16 victory over Egypt at the 2026 World Cup.
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Courtois reveals thigh injury cost him his place as Belgium fall to Spain in World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was substituted in tears in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper insisting he felt able to continue. Replacement Senne Lammens then gifted Mikel Merino the decisive goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.
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Drake stakes $1 million on McGregor to beat Holloway at UFC 329
Drake has placed a $1 million bet on Conor McGregor to defeat Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, with a potential payout of $2.85 million — though the rapper's notorious losing streak on big wagers looms large.
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France to face Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-finals, two years after Euro
Spain qualified for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals by beating Belgium 2-1 thanks to a goal from Mikel Merino in the 88th minute, and will face France in a rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final.
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Merino's 88th-minute header snatches Spain's World Cup semi-final spot as Belgium's Courtois exits injured
Mikel Merino struck in the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 Spain victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, condemning the Red Devils to elimination after goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off injured in the second half.
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De Ketelaere's header ends Spain goalkeeper Simón's record 650-minute World Cup shutout streak
Charles De Ketelaere headed Belgium level in the 41st minute of their 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Spain on Friday, ending Unai Simón's record 650-minute scoreless run — the longest in World Cup history — and snapping Spain's six consecutive clean sheets at the tournament.
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Belgium lose Courtois to injury and concede as Spain edge World Cup quarter-final
Thibaut Courtois was forced off with a right leg injury in the 71st minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain in Los Angeles, with replacement Senne Lammens conceding Mikel Merino's rebound goal to put Spain 2-1 ahead.
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Dembélé announces Zaïre-Emery will get minutes in World Cup semi-final
Warren Zaïre-Emery made an impressive substitute appearance in France's quarter-final victory over Morocco (2-0), impressing Deschamps and his teammates. Ousmane Dembélé has assured that the PSG midfielder will play again before the tournament ends.
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Hattan Alsaif's TKO debut headlines first female MMA main event in Saudi Arabia
Hattan Alsaif marked her professional debut with a second-round TKO over Dania Ouhachi at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh on Friday, headlining the first ever all-female main event in Saudi Arabian MMA history.
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Spain face Belgium in 2026 World Cup quarter-final with a semi against France at stake
Spain and Belgium meet at SoFi Stadium in the second quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup. The winner advances to face Didier Deschamps' France in the semi-finals.
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McGregor's UFC 329 return shatters all-time gate record with $25 million in ticket sales
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed on Friday that UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has set a new promotion gate record of approximately $25 million in ticket sales, surpassing the previous high of $22 million set at the Sphere.
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Bouaddi targeted on social media after France-Morocco: "I don't regret my choice"
After Morocco's defeat to France (0-2) in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi faced a wave of online mockery over his decision to represent the Lions of the Atlas rather than the Blues.
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Michael Oliver named referee for Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarter-final in Los Angeles
Premier League official Michael Oliver will take charge of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium, with a semi-final berth against France or Morocco on the line.
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McGregor makes weight for UFC 329 return against Holloway, 13 years on
Conor McGregor tipped the scales at 170.5 pounds ahead of his UFC 329 comeback against Max Holloway on Saturday, clearing the way for a welterweight rematch 13 years after their first meeting. All 26 fighters on the 13-bout card made weight.
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Bounou stops Mbappé and captivates the Blues despite Morocco's defeat
Eliminated 2-0 by France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Boston, Morocco can count on a moral hero: Yassine Bounou, who made a penalty save against Mbappé and was praised by Maignan and Koundé after the final whistle.
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Jamie George backs 'Air Caluori' to lift England out of five-Test losing run on debut
England captain Jamie George has championed 19-year-old Saracens wing Noah Caluori ahead of his debut off the bench against Fiji on Saturday, calling him a generational talent unlike anything he has seen before.
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