Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal eye potential Messi quarterfinal at World Cup 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan to advance from Group K, setting up a possible World Cup quarterfinal against Lionel Messi's Argentina on July 11 in Kansas City.
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World Cup feed cut away from Partey handshakes before England vs Ghana, not BBC
Some England players, including Harry Kane, did shake the Villarreal midfielder's hand.
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Mexico City bans alcohol sales ahead of World Cup clash with Czech Republic
Mexico City authorities have imposed a ban on alcohol sales in convenience stores, supermarkets and grocery shops across the historic downtown and surrounding areas on Wednesday, covering the 7 p.m. kick-off against the Czech Republic. The move follows 700,000 fans flooding Reforma Avenue last week after Mexico's win over South Korea.
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Shearer fumes at 'crazy' hydration break rule during England's World Cup clash with Ghana
Alan Shearer voiced his frustration live on BBC commentary after a scheduled hydration break was called just moments after a lengthy injury stoppage during England's 2026 World Cup group-stage match against Ghana in Boston.
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Boston storm threatens England vs Ghana but major delay unlikely, forecasters say
Rain and thunder are expected in Boston during England's World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana at Gillette Stadium, days after a thunderstorm halted France vs Iraq for more than two hours in Philadelphia.
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Bellingham becomes England's youngest player to 50 caps, eclipsing Rooney's record
Jude Bellingham has broken Wayne Rooney's long-standing record to become the youngest player in England history to earn 50 international caps, reaching the milestone at 22 years and 359 days ahead of his start against Ghana at the 2026 World Cup.
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Partey booed by England fans before World Cup 2026 clash with Ghana in Boston
Thomas Partey was greeted with boos from England supporters when his name was announced before Ghana's Group L fixture against England in Boston, days after he was denied entry to Canada for Ghana's opener against Panama.
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2026 World Cup: Eight third-place spots up for grabs as group stage reaches its climax
For the first time in World Cup history, the eight best third-place finishers across 12 groups will advance to the Round of 32. With 12 teams competing for those spots, the race heading into the final matchday on June 23 is one of the tournament's most compelling storylines.
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Ronaldo scores twice to become first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday, becoming the first player in history to score at six separate World Cup tournaments.
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Henry reverses Ronaldo criticism after two goals and an assist steer Portugal to 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan
Thierry Henry had questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's selfishness after Portugal's opening draw with DR Congo, but the 41-year-old answered with two goals and an assist in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026, earning a public reversal from the former France striker.
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Ronaldo's brace against Uzbekistan puts him in World Cup 2026 golden boot race with Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with two goals against Uzbekistan to enter the World Cup 2026 golden boot standings, where Lionel Messi leads on five goals ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on four.
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Ronaldo scores at record sixth World Cup as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history by scoring at a sixth different tournament as Portugal swept aside Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston on Tuesday, launching their 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion.
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Injured on both ankles, Strong fights through pain to reach TUF 34 semifinals
Christian Strong revealed he injured both ankles before The Ultimate Fighter 34 began, yet still earned a dominant decision win over Marlon Jones to advance to the bantamweight semifinals — telling producers he would compete 'with one f*cking leg' if necessary.
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Ronaldo scores twice and sets World Cup record as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cups as Portugal swept aside Uzbekistan 5-0, with his brace taking his international tally to 145 goals — a response to Lionel Messi's record-breaking night 24 hours earlier.
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Egypt's Trezeguet and Zico complete the full A-to-Z goalscorer alphabet at the 2026 World Cup
Two goals from Egypt's Trezeguet and Mostafa Zico against New Zealand on Sunday gave the 2026 World Cup a goalscorer for every letter of the alphabet — a milestone no previous World Cup has achieved.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record with brace against Austria
Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose as the men's World Cup's all-time leading scorer after netting twice against Austria on 22 June, taking his tournament tally to 18 goals. Kylian Mbappé, level with Klose on 16, is closing fast.
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Ronaldo scores twice and breaks World Cup record as Portugal lead Uzbekistan 3-0 at half-time
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace inside the first half to become the first player to score in six different World Cups, with Portugal dominant at 3-0. Gary Neville credited full-backs Cancelo and Mendes for supplying the service Ronaldo needed.
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Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup to break all-time record as Portugal beat Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cups, netting inside six minutes as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan in their 2026 group stage opener. Nuno Mendes added a second shortly after.
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Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan eliminated as World Cup group stage reaches crunch point
Four nations have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing their opening two group games, while several others — including Senegal and Iraq — remain on the brink heading into the decisive final round of fixtures.
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England can seal World Cup knockout spot against Ghana under FIFA's new tie-breaker rules
A win over Ghana on Tuesday would put England on six points and virtually guarantee progression from World Cup 2026 Group L. FIFA's new head-to-head tie-breaker rule, replacing overall goal difference as the primary separator, reshapes the permutations for all four teams.
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