Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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2026 World Cup: Only 65% of penalties converted, worst record since 1966
With 39 penalties scored out of 60 attempted — including shootout kicks — the 2026 World Cup shows the lowest conversion rate since the 1966 edition. Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and several other stars missed their attempts.
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Mbappe edges Messi by assists as Haaland and Kane close in on World Cup 2026 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe leads the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race on eight goals, level with Lionel Messi but ahead on assists, while Erling Haaland sits third on seven and Harry Kane fourth on six as the quarter-finals unfold.
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Shearer names England's 3-2 win over Mexico the best Three Lions performance of his lifetime
Alan Shearer has reversed his pre-tournament scepticism after England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, calling it the finest collective display he has ever seen from an England side.
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Springboks can nudge world rankings lead over All Blacks with win against Scotland
South Africa's 45-21 demolition of England earned them nothing in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, but a home victory over Scotland at Loftus Versveld on Saturday — where the Springboks boast a 79% winning record — could edge their score up by 0.03 points.
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Shakira watches France beat Morocco (2-0) alongside Mbappé's father
Colombian singer Shakira, author of the official anthem for the 2026 World Cup, watched France's quarter-final victory over Morocco from a box at Gillette Stadium in Boston, seated next to Wilfrid Mbappé, the father of the French captain.
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Rabiot's hand before Mbappé's goal against Morocco was lawful, according to regulations
Following the refereeing controversy raised by Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi, the specialized ArchivoVAR account confirms that contact from Adrien Rabiot's arm could not be sanctioned under IFAB Law 12.
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Third consecutive World Cup semi-final: France savours the moment and already eyes the next step
France dominated Morocco (2-0) to reach the World Cup semi-finals, equalling Brazil and Germany with three consecutive semi-final appearances. In the dressing room, joy was total, but the players already had their eyes on what comes next.
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Mbappe blames three-minute VAR delay for tame penalty miss in France's win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe has explained how a prolonged VAR review broke his concentration before he rolled a soft penalty straight to goalkeeper Yassine Bono in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston.
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Olise subdued against Morocco, but spared suspension for semi-final
Quiet during France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final, Michael Olise avoided a yellow card that would have ruled him out of the semi-final. The press gave him his lowest ratings of the tournament.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' referee Turpin appointed to take charge of England vs Norway
Clément Turpin, the French official Thomas Tuchel once rated one out of ten, will referee England's World Cup last-16 tie against Norway. The experienced Frenchman has already taken charge of England's 4-2 opening win over Croatia at the tournament.
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Quansah two-match ban prompts England FA complaint as Mbappe confronts referee at World Cup
Jarell Quansah's two-match suspension after his red card against Mexico has infuriated Thomas Tuchel, who demanded the FA lodge a formal complaint with FIFA over the VAR process. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe clashed with the referee after his penalty was saved in France's quarter-final win over Morocco.
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Mbappé misses penalty against Morocco but saves France with curling strike
Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty stopped by Bounou in the first half but made amends by scoring a decisive goal in the 60th minute as France beat Morocco 2-0. He attributed his loss of concentration to VAR confusion.
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Mbappé surpasses 20 World Cup goals and makes history against Morocco
Scorer and provider in France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Kylian Mbappé becomes the first player to score at least eight goals in two consecutive World Cups and crosses the 20-goal mark in the competition.
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Rabiot judges Morocco "not very dangerous" after France's quarter-final victory
After France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, Adrien Rabiot delivered a candid analysis of the Atlas Lions, highlighting their lack of offensive initiatives.
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France reach third straight World Cup semi as Mbappé closes in on Messi's all-time record
France are the only team at the 2026 World Cup to win all six matches in regulation, outscoring opponents 16-2. Kylian Mbappé has eight goals in six games and needs just one more to equal Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record.
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Mbappé exits with ankle injury against Morocco but remains optimistic
Author of the decisive goal and his 8th tournament strike against Morocco (2-0), Kylian Mbappé left the field in the 75th minute after a blow to his right ankle. The France captain downplayed his injury in the mixed zone.
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Wilson backs debutant Meredith to start at fly-half after double injury blow rules out Gordon and Donaldson
Australia captain Harry Wilson has expressed confidence in uncapped fly-half Declan Meredith to start against Six Nations champions France after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Wallabies' second Test of the year.
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USA coach Lawrence targets World Cup readiness over results as Eagles face Zimbabwe
Head coach Scott Lawrence says the USA Eagles are prioritising performance over victories during the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, with fly-half Chris Hilsenbeck's last-gasp penalty having sealed a 30-29 win over Portugal on Independence Day.
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21-year-old Ito starts again at fly-half as Japan target Ireland upset in Nations Championship
Ryunosuke Ito, the 21-year-old university student who helped steer Japan past Italy last week, retains the No.10 shirt as the Brave Blossoms look to back up that result against Ireland in the Nations Championship.
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Haaland calls Norway's World Cup chances 'really low' ahead of England quarterfinal
Erling Haaland has again downplayed Norway's prospects at the 2026 World Cup, describing their chances as 'really low' despite scoring seven goals in four games to lead his country into a quarterfinal against England on 11 July in Miami.
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