Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Group H finale: Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde all still fighting to top the table
With just three points separating all four sides, Group H heads into its final matchday with every position still undecided. Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde can each finish top, while Saudi Arabia retain a mathematical chance of reaching the round of 32.
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Cormier insists Tsarukyan is undeniable choice to face Gaethje for UFC lightweight title
Daniel Cormier has backed Arman Tsarukyan as the only legitimate next challenger for Justin Gaethje's UFC lightweight title, arguing that a five-fight winning streak and surging star power make him impossible to overlook — ahead of Charles Oliveira.
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Antonelli tops both practice sessions to dominate Austrian GP Friday for Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli stamped his authority on the Austrian Grand Prix weekend by going fastest in both Friday practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris with a best time of 1m07.014s in FP2.
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France and Norway locked in top-spot battle as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive in World Cup Group I
France and Norway are already through but every final position in World Cup Group I remains undecided. Senegal need a two-goal win to stand any chance of advancing as one of the best third-placed sides, while Iraq's path is almost mathematically closed.
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Austria and Algeria both risk throwing their World Cup clash to avoid Spain
A quirk in FIFA's expanded 48-team format means the winner of Sunday's Group J finale in Kansas City will face Spain in the last 32, leaving both Austria and Algeria with a perverse incentive to lose the match.
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Georgia name 40-man Nations Cup squad with Niniashvili and five uncapped debutants
Georgia have announced a 40-man squad for the opening three rounds of the Nations Cup in South America, with La Rochelle wing Davit Niniashvili and Exeter prop Bachuki Tchumbadze among the headline names under new head coach Pierre-Henri Broncan.
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Ecuador declare bank holiday after stunning comeback win over Germany at World Cup 2026
President Daniel Noboa granted Ecuadorians a day off after La Tricolor came from behind to beat four-time world champions Germany 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, securing a place in the last 32 of World Cup 2026.
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Spain one result from the last 32 as Uruguay and Cape Verde fight for Group H survival
Spain top Group H with four points and a +4 goal difference heading into the final matchday, but Uruguay, Cape Verde and even Saudi Arabia all retain a path to the Round of 32 in tonight's simultaneous kickoffs.
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France and Norway advance from Group I as Senegal and Iraq fight to survive
France and Norway have both secured knockout-stage places from World Cup 2026 Group I. The final matchday sees Senegal and Iraq meet in a must-win clash, with the loser eliminated from the tournament.
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UFC White House draws 34 million global viewers with more countries still to report
The UFC White House event on June 14 has reached an estimated 34 million viewers worldwide, the promotion announced on Friday. The figure is set to rise further once Spain and France — home nations of main-event fighters Ilia Topuria and Ciryl Gane — submit their viewership data in mid-July.
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All 26 fighters make weight as UFC Baku sets 13-fight card headlined by Fiziev vs Torres
UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku is officially set after all 26 fighters cleared the scales on Friday. Rafael Fiziev returns to headline against Manuel Torres in a five-round lightweight clash, with Torres riding back-to-back TKO wins into his first UFC main event.
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Elanga collapsed in despair not knowing his equaliser had saved Sweden at the World Cup
Anthony Elanga sank to the ground in frustration after Sweden's 1-1 draw with Japan, convinced his side had been eliminated — unaware that his goal had secured their place in the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams.
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Antonelli edges Russell in Mercedes 1-2 as Norris sits out most of Austrian GP FP1
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes 1-2 in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, setting a 1m07.796s to edge George Russell by 0.040s. Championship rival Lando Norris missed most of the session with a hydraulic leak, managing only seventh on mediums.
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Canada's maple leaf clapper becomes the unlikely symbol of a nation's first World Cup knockout run
A free, maple leaf-shaped noisemaker distributed at BMO Field and Toronto's fan festival has become the defining souvenir of Canada's historic run to the World Cup knockout stage — their first ever.
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O'Malley calls Yan rematch 'biggest fight in bantamweight history' after UFC White House stoppage
Sean O'Malley stopped Aiemann Zahabi in round two at UFC White House to push his title case, then argued a rematch with champion Petr Yan would be the most significant bantamweight bout ever made.
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Red Bull overhauls floor and bodywork for Austrian GP to close 52-point gap on McLaren
Red Bull has introduced a revised floor, reprofiled sidepod inlet, new engine cover, and reworked rear wing components for its home race in Austria, as the team seeks to claw back ground on the top three constructors. Max Verstappen acknowledged the car is lacking performance but stressed the importance of continuous improvement.
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Scotland's World Cup progression chances fall to 5% after results conspire against Clarke's side
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 have collapsed to just 5.26% after surprise results elsewhere wiped out the buffer they held following their 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Steve Clarke admitted after the game: "For sure I think we're going home."
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Campbell targets Wallabies starting jersey after three-year Test absence
Queensland Reds fullback Jock Campbell has declared his intent to start for Australia at the Nations Championship, returning to the Wallabies setup for the first time since the 2022 end-of-year tour after a standout Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Ivory Coast manager Fae calls Schweinsteiger's 'wild African football' remarks racist
Emerse Fae has condemned Bastian Schweinsteiger after the Germany legend described Ivory Coast's playing style as 'a bit African football, a bit wild' ahead of their Copa América group clash. Fae said the comments were disappointing and, 'calling a spade a spade', racist.
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German media savage Wirtz, Neuer and 'joke' referee call after Ecuador defeat
Germany advanced from their World Cup group as winners but drew fierce criticism at home after a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, with Florian Wirtz, Manuel Neuer and a disputed opening goal all singled out by the German press.
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