Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup to set record a day after Messi did the same
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in six editions of the tournament, netting inside six minutes for Portugal against Uzbekistan in Houston. The milestone came just one day after Lionel Messi also appeared in his sixth World Cup.
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Unbeaten Mesquita calls out Perez after third straight UFC finish
Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita improved to 8-0 in MMA with a finish of Melissa Mullins at UFC Fight Night 279, then immediately targeted Argentinian contender Ailin Perez, citing disrespect and a natural Brazil-Argentina rivalry.
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Commentator loses World Cup credentials after expletive rant over Almiron's mouth-covering red card
Paraguayan broadcaster Jorge Chipi Vera has been stripped of his FIFA World Cup accreditation after calling referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'thieves' live on air, following Miguel Almiron's controversial dismissal against Turkey.
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Three-fight winner Orolbai faces Wells at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Myktybek Orolbai, riding a three-fight winning streak that includes finishes of Jack Hermansson and Tofiq Musayev, has been booked against Jeremiah Wells in a welterweight bout at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Erasmus likens England's Pollock to Kolisi ahead of Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has compared 21-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, calling his recent output 'exceptional' as the two sides prepare to meet at Ellis Park on 5 July.
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Oliveira demands Gaethje rematch after unified lightweight title win: 'The fight the world wants to see'
Charles Oliveira has publicly called for a rematch with newly unified lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, citing their controversial 2022 encounter in which Oliveira submitted Gaethje but was stripped of the title for missing weight.
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Former Bellator champion Mix targets Rizin bantamweight title after three-fight skid
Patrick 'Patchy' Mix returns to bantamweight at Rizin 54 on August 11 to face Shoko Sato, looking to snap a three-fight losing streak and revive his career following his UFC release.
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Doku confirms Belgium return after flying to London for birth of son Praise
Jeremy Doku will rejoin the Belgium squad in Seattle on Tuesday evening after dashing to London to witness the birth of his son, Praise, on Monday. The winger, who missed Belgium's 1-1 draw with Iran, is set to be available for Friday's decisive Group G clash with New Zealand.
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Honduran referee Said Martinez to officiate England vs Ghana at the World Cup
Said Martinez, a 34-year-old Honduran referee, will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana — only his second World Cup match, after a controversial 1-1 draw between Qatar and Switzerland.
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Haaland brace sends Norway into last 32 as fans march on royal palace to wake the king
Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, sparking overnight street celebrations in Oslo that ended with hundreds of fans marching to the royal palace.
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Haaland breaks Norway's World Cup scoring record with brace to sink Senegal
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey to advance from Group I, making him his country's all-time leading World Cup scorer with four goals.
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Matt Brown dismisses Rousey and Paul's ratings victory lap over UFC White House card
UFC veteran Matt Brown has pushed back on Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul celebrating MVP MMA's 9.3 million average viewers — edging the UFC's White House card — arguing the Netflix event is already forgotten while the UFC moves on to Conor McGregor's return.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal's flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has pushed back against what he called 'unfair and unjust' criticism of his squad following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Ronaldo's subdued display — 25 touches, two wayward shots — drawing the sharpest scrutiny.
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Pimblett blames eye gouges and low blows for Gaethje loss after rival claims undisputed title
Paddy Pimblett has claimed that fouls including eye gouges and low blows influenced his unanimous-decision defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in January, speaking out after Gaethje stopped Ilia Topuria to become undisputed lightweight champion.
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Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Portugal vs Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026
Jalal Jayed, a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, will take charge of Portugal's Group K clash with Uzbekistan in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing a record-breaking goal at a sixth World Cup tournament.
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England's potential World Cup 2026 path: Brazil, Spain and Argentina could all await Tuchel's side
England opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and face Ghana next in Group L. Their route through the knockout stages could pit them against Brazil, Spain, the United States, or Argentina depending on where they finish in the group.
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Martínez refuses to confirm Ronaldo's place after Portugal's opening draw with Congo
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez declined to reveal whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan, following the 41-year-old's ineffective display — including several missed chances — in a 1-1 draw with Congo.
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Axed by Springboks, De Klerk lands Barbarians call to face Wales at Twickenham
Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians squad to face Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, just days after the 34-year-old scrum-half was left out of Rassie Erasmus' 46-man Springboks squad for the Nations Championship.
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Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist remarks on live World Cup broadcast
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic claimed 'Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes' during live World Cup coverage on Serbian broadcaster RTS, prompting apologies from both Bogdanovic and the network.
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2026 World Cup: France, Argentina, United States among six teams already qualified
After two group-stage matches, six nations have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan are already eliminated.
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