Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Brobbey's third goal seals Netherlands top spot in World Cup Group F as Tunisia exit without a point
The Netherlands cruised into the World Cup last 32 as Group F winners after a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in Kansas City, with Brian Brobbey scoring his third goal of the tournament. Japan and Sweden also advanced after drawing 1-1 in Dallas.
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Sullivan named Maori All Blacks captain for Japan tour in 'most honourable week of my life'
Bailyn Sullivan has been appointed captain of the Maori All Blacks for their two-game tour of Japan, with the Hurricanes back admitting the honour left him almost speechless. Coach Tamati Ellison cited Sullivan's physicality and ability to command immediate respect.
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Trusty's strike makes 2026 World Cup the highest-scoring in history with 44 games still to play
Auston Trusty's second-minute goal against Türkiye became the 173rd of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing the 172-goal record set across all 64 matches in Qatar 2022 — with 44 games still remaining in the expanded 48-team tournament.
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Ecuador declare national holiday after stunning Germany, as referee Tori Penso faces sexist abuse
Ecuador's 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 World Cup triggered a national holiday declaration from President Daniel Noboa, while Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri sparked widespread condemnation with a sexist post targeting American referee Tori Penso.
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Bell returns from Ulster sabbatical with World Cup hunger as Wallabies target Ireland opener
Angus Bell says Joe Schmidt has made winning the three July Tests non-negotiable as Australia open their 2026 Nations Championship campaign against Ireland in Sydney, with the 25-year-old prop back from a formative stint at Ulster.
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Australia reach World Cup last 32 as 0-0 draw leaves Paraguay sweating on third-place fate
Australia secured second place in Group D with a cagey 0-0 draw against Paraguay at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Thursday, advancing to the round of 32 for the third time in their history. Paraguay, on four points, must wait on other results to learn whether they progress as one of the best third-placed sides.
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Ecuador stun Germany with late winner to reach World Cup round of 32
Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Match Day 15, with Plata poking home a 77th-minute corner to send the South Americans into the knockout stage. Sweden also advanced after Anthony Elanga's curling effort earned a draw against Japan.
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USA players lose track of their own anthem as Turkey seal 3-2 World Cup win
For the second consecutive game at the FIFA World Cup, a pre-recorded instrumental version of the US national anthem was played at an apparently accelerated tempo, leaving both players and fans visibly struggling to keep up ahead of a 3-2 defeat to Turkey.
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Brazil lodge FIFA complaint over disallowed Vinicius goal and referee choice at World Cup
The Brazilian Football Confederation has sent a formal letter to FIFA protesting the VAR decision that disallowed Vinicius Junior's goal against Scotland, also citing Lionel Messi's opener for Argentina as evidence of inconsistent intervention standards.
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Late-bloomer Meredith earns first Wallabies call-up at 26 after years on Brumbies bench
Declan Meredith has been named in Joe Schmidt's 37-man Wallabies squad for the Nations Championship after an unlikely journey from Cairns schoolboy to Super Rugby starter, potentially becoming Schmidt's eighth different flyhalf.
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England fan confronts alleged racist at World Cup and slams stewards for failing to eject him
YouTube personality Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, reported a supporter for alleged racist comments directed at the Ghanaian national team during England's 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, only to see the fan relocated rather than removed from the stadium.
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Clément Turpin to referee Australia vs Paraguay in World Cup Group D decider
French official Clément Turpin will take charge of Australia vs Paraguay at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, with both sides needing a win to secure second place in Group D behind already-qualified USA.
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Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal to take charge of dead-rubber USA vs Turkiye clash
With the United States already guaranteed to top Group D and Turkiye unable to escape the bottom, Algerian official Mustapha Ghorbal will referee the inconsequential World Cup 2026 fixture at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Tunisia's missing player halts Netherlands clash as Koeman fumes at second-half chaos
The Netherlands' 2026 World Cup group match against Tunisia was briefly suspended at the start of the second half after Tunisia took to the pitch with only 10 players, leaving Dutch manager Ronald Koeman visibly furious on the touchline.
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Beccacece leaps into the stands as Ecuador stun Germany to reach first World Cup knockouts since 2006
Ecuador overturned an early Leroy Sané goal to beat Germany 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Thursday, with Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata scoring to send the Ecuadorians into the last 16 for the first time in 19 years.
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Laura Woods leads ITV coverage as Mata, Postecoglou and Wright-Phillips join for Turkiye vs USA
Laura Woods presents ITV's coverage of Turkiye vs USA at SoFi Stadium, with Juan Mata, Ange Postecoglou and Bradley Wright-Phillips as pundits and Sam Matterface alongside Lee Dixon on commentary.
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Pepe's brace sends Ivory Coast into World Cup last 32 and ends Curacao's debut dream
Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 in Philadelphia to advance from Group E as runners-up. The result eliminated tournament debutants Curacao, who had held Ecuador to a draw in their previous match.
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Beccacece climbs into stands to embrace family after Ecuador stun Germany 2-1 at World Cup
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece scaled the stands in New Jersey to celebrate with his family after his side's 2-1 upset of four-time champions Germany secured a round-of-32 place as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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Tornado warning forces Kansas City Stadium evacuation ahead of Netherlands vs Tunisia
Fans at Kansas City Stadium were ordered to seek shelter on Thursday after a tornado warning threatened to postpone Tunisia's clash with the Netherlands. The disruption follows France's group-stage match against Iraq being suspended for nearly two hours due to lightning in Philadelphia.
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Ecuador stun Germany to set up potential England Round of 32 clash at World Cup
Ecuador's 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in New Jersey has projected England to face the South Americans in the World Cup Round of 32, while Scotland edge closer to elimination after the result shifted Group E standings.
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