Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Mbappé scores and assists after penalty miss to send France into World Cup semifinals
Kylian Mbappé recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score his 20th World Cup goal and set up Ousmane Dembélé as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals, booking a third consecutive semifinal appearance.
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Former SVNS star Lance Williams earns USA Eagles debut against Zimbabwe in Nations Cup
California Legion backrower Lance Williams has been named at blindside flanker for the USA Men's Eagles' first-ever Test against Zimbabwe on July 11, as head coach Scott Lawrence makes several changes after last weekend's 30-29 win over Portugal.
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Xhaka and Itten embrace 'dream' of facing Messi as Switzerland target Argentina upset in Kansas City
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka says the pressure of a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina has only sharpened his side's hunger, while striker Cedric Itten and midfielder Remo Freuler describe facing Lionel Messi for the first time as a career milestone.
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McGregor returns after five years as UFC 329 press conference sets up Holloway rematch
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway shared the stage in Las Vegas on Thursday ahead of their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday — McGregor's first appearance in five years since a leg injury ended his UFC 264 bout against Dustin Poirier.
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Haaland backs Mbappe after three-minute penalty wait costs France star in World Cup quarter-final
Kylian Mbappe missed a first-half penalty after waiting over three minutes before his kick, but still scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Erling Haaland weighed in on social media, saying the delay was 'too long'.
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Deschamps clears Mbappe to play after ankle scare in France's 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco after taking two blows to his right ankle, but Didier Deschamps confirmed post-match that the Real Madrid forward is fit to face the semi-finals.
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Henry and Ibrahimović hail Olise as the 'Tom Brady of France' after Morocco rout
Michael Olise stole the headlines without scoring or assisting as France eased past Morocco 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough. Analysts Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović compared the Bayern Munich midfielder's pinpoint passing to Tom Brady.
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FIFA's stand-by VAR rule leaves ITV's McCoist and Champion in stitches during France vs Morocco
FIFA introduced a reserve VAR official for World Cup quarter-finals amid refereeing controversy, prompting ITV commentators Jon Champion and Ally McCoist to mock the role live on air during France's 2-0 win over Morocco.
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Mbappe misses penalty then curls in stunner to send France past Morocco into semi-finals
Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but answered with a magnificent curled goal as France beat Morocco 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup, repeating the exact scoreline from their 2022 semi-final meeting. An assist for Ousmane Dembele's late strike sealed France's place in the last four.
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Hattan Alsaif set for professional debut as PFL MENA returns after two-month absence
PFL MENA makes its first appearance since May with event 10 in Riyadh, headlined by Hattan Alsaif's professional debut in a catchweight bout against Dania Ouhachi, alongside featherweight and welterweight tournament action.
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Keane takes aim at Henderson with advertising board quip as Mbappe dances after France's win
Roy Keane could not resist a dig at Jordan Henderson during ITV's coverage of France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston, joking about the England midfielder's tournament-ending broken arm as Kylian Mbappe celebrated wildly on the pitch.
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Mbappe scores but limps off as France reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Morocco
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in France's 2-0 World Cup quarter-final victory over Morocco in Boston, but was substituted in the 78th minute after a heavy challenge left him requiring ice on his ankle.
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Olise clears yellow card threat to stay available for France's World Cup semifinal
Michael Olise escaped a second booking in France's 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday, meaning the Bayern Munich winger is free to face Spain or Belgium in Tuesday's semifinal at Dallas.
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Rennie explains why Barrett and three others miss second All Blacks Test against Italy
Dave Rennie has revealed why Beauden Barrett — six Tests from a historic 150-cap milestone — is again absent from the All Blacks starting XV and bench for their Wellington clash with Italy, alongside Kyle Preston, Simon Parker and Patrick Tuipulotu.
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Mbappé equals Messi's non-penalty World Cup record with 17th goal against Morocco
Kylian Mbappé scored in the 60th minute of France's quarterfinal against Morocco at Boston Stadium on Tuesday, drawing level with Lionel Messi on 17 non-penalty World Cup goals — the most in history.
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Quansah's two-game World Cup ban upheld as analysts back FIFA's ruling
Jarell Quansah will miss England's 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Norway and a potential semifinal after FIFA extended his red-card suspension to two games for his tackle on Mexico's Jesus Gallardo.
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Fiorot and Grasso collide at Noche UFC in high-stakes flyweight showdown
Manon Fiorot and former champion Alexa Grasso are set to meet at Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, in a women's flyweight bout that could reshape the division's title picture.
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Mbappe misses penalty after three-minute wait as France draw level with Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was made to wait over three minutes before taking a penalty in France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco in Boston, then produced a tame effort easily saved by Yassine Bounou. The Real Madrid forward immediately confronted the referee at the hydration break.
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Gordon laughs off Mexico boss Aguirre's X-rated touchline taunt as a backhanded compliment
Anthony Gordon has revealed he took Javier Aguirre's viral 'f*** you' shout during England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico as a compliment, saying the eccentric coach's reaction came after he had run the full-back down the line.
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Kane presents Crouch with England legacy cap after Three Lions reach World Cup quarter-finals
Harry Kane handed former England striker Peter Crouch an England legacy cap following the Three Lions' 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico in Mexico City. Kane, who scored and assisted in the win, has now netted six goals in five matches at the 2026 World Cup.
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