Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla
At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
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Abi Burton targets Lions call-up after breakthrough season with Trailfinders
Abi Burton has emerged as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's most influential No.8s this season, racking up seven tries and 160 carries for Trailfinders as they prepare to face Saracens in the PWR Final — a win that would complete a remarkable clean sweep.
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Dembélé scorer and provider, Deschamps defends him after Iraq display
After a disappointing performance against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé responded with a goal and an assist against Iraq. Didier Deschamps defended him in a press conference, backed by Kylian Mbappé.
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Said Martinez becomes first Honduran referee to officiate a World Cup match
Said Martinez will take charge of England's Group L clash against Ghana in Boston at World Cup 2026, becoming the first Honduran referee to officiate at a World Cup. The 34-year-old previously served as an assistant at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
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Deschamps equals Helmut Schön and targets record for greatest World Cup coach in history
With 16 World Cup wins after victories against Senegal and Austria, Didier Deschamps has equalled German Helmut Schön's record. A 17th success against Norway would give him sole possession of the all-time record.
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England beat Croatia 4-2 to open World Cup 2026 campaign before Ghana clash in Boston
England made a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Thomas Tuchel's side now face Ghana on Tuesday, 23 June, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with kick-off at 9pm BST.
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Record-breaking Messi surpasses Klose to lead Argentina into last 32 at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria in Dallas to become the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose, as Argentina topped Group J. France and Norway also advanced, with England next up against Ghana in Boston.
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Kane and England face Ghana knowing victory seals top spot in Group L
England meet Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday with first place in World Cup Group L at stake. Harry Kane's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 through a 95th-minute Caleb Yirenkyi strike.
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Iran must beat Egypt to keep USA clash alive at 2026 World Cup
Iran sit second in Group G after draws against New Zealand and Belgium, and must beat Egypt on Saturday to have any chance of a politically charged Round of 16 meeting with the already-qualified USMNT.
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Olise delivers second assist and within reach of historic France record
By providing another assist for Kylian Mbappé against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, Michael Olise has equalled Alain Giresse and Théo Hernandez. He can become the first player in France's history to record an assist in all three opening matches of the same World Cup.
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Favorable refereeing for Argentina: Mac Allister and Martinez spared against Austria
Argentina beat Austria 2-0, but the world champions' victory was overshadowed once again by controversial refereeing decisions: a foul by Mac Allister before the opening goal and a rough gesture by Lautaro Martinez went unpunished.
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Algeria snatch late winner from corners to deny Jordan and revive World Cup last-32 hopes
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara, with substitute Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri both scoring from corners in the second half. The victory sets up a decisive Group J clash with Austria for second place behind Argentina.
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Lumumba Vea arrives in Guadalajara to support DR Congo against Colombia
Absent from the draw against Portugal (1-1), the emblematic supporter of the Leopards Lumumba Vea has joined Guadalajara after overcoming health restrictions linked to the Ebola epidemic. DR Congo face Colombia on June 24.
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Haaland concedes France victory in advance and predicts World Cup title
Qualified for the round of 16 after two wins, Norway faces France on Friday in the group stage. Erling Haaland expects defeat and even sees France winning the entire tournament.
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Partey set to face England at World Cup after Canada visa ban kept him from opener
Thomas Partey will make his 2026 World Cup debut against England in Boston on Tuesday, having missed Ghana's opening win over Panama after Canada rejected his visa application. The former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Messi breaks 17-goal World Cup record as Mbappé and Haaland each score twice
Lionel Messi became the first man to score 17 World Cup goals during Argentina's win over Austria on June 22, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France against Iraq and Erling Haaland did the same for Norway against Senegal.
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Haaland scores twice as Norway edge Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland took his World Cup tally to four goals with a brace against Senegal, steering Norway to a nervy 3-2 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium that secured their place in the round of 32.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record as FIFA strips journalist of credentials
Lionel Messi netted twice against Austria to claim the outright World Cup goalscoring record with his 17th tournament goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Off the pitch, FIFA revoked a Paraguayan broadcaster's accreditation after a live on-air rant targeting the referee and Gianni Infantino.
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Sarr's late goal against Norway hands France top of group
By scoring in added time against Norway (2-3 defeat), Ismaïla Sarr inadvertently propelled France to the top of their group on goal difference, ahead of a decisive final match between the two nations.
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