Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ibrahimović and Henry explain what makes Lamine Yamal unlike anyone else at the World Cup
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry singled out Lamine Yamal as the decisive difference in Spain's 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia, with the 18-year-old scoring his first World Cup goal in just 45 minutes of action.
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Dana White backs Pereira's illegal-strikes complaint but stops short of faulting Herb Dean
UFC president Dana White acknowledged that Alex Pereira was genuinely struck to the back of the head during his second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14, calling the Brazilian 'not a whiner' while deferring any appeal to the athletic commission.
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UAE's Omar Al Ali to referee New Zealand vs Egypt in his first World Cup match
Omar Al Ali, a 38-year-old official from the United Arab Emirates, will take charge of New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver — his first-ever World Cup game. The Group G clash is finely poised, with both sides yet to win after their opening fixtures.
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Gaethje rules out Topuria rematch and questions if champion can ever recover his aura
Justin Gaethje has dismissed an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria following their UFC White House main event, saying Topuria must first beat someone like Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje also believes he has permanently stripped Topuria of the psychological edge that defined his unbeaten run.
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Iran anthem booed and banned flag flown defiantly as exiles pack LA stadium for Belgium clash
Iran's national anthem was drowned out by sustained jeering at Los Angeles Stadium ahead of their World Cup group match against Belgium, with the pre-revolution Shir o Khorshid flag — banned by FIFA — prominently displayed throughout the crowd.
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Horiguchi vows to chase flyweight dream after Kape's third-round stoppage at UFC Vegas 119
Kyoji Horiguchi suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape in the UFC Fight Night 279 main event at the UFC Apex, ending an eight-fight unbeaten run. The 35-year-old responded on social media, insisting he has not given up on winning UFC flyweight gold.
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Yamal's World Cup debut goal sparks Spain's 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia
Lamine Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first World Cup start as Spain crushed Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding two more to erase the memory of a shock opening draw against Cape Verde.
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Dario Herrera named referee for Belgium vs Iran at World Cup 2026 Group G clash
Argentinian official Dario Herrera will take charge of Belgium vs Iran at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, his first World Cup match as the lead referee. He is joined by fellow Argentinians Cristian Navarro and Gabriel Chade as assistants.
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Keane and Vieira reunite in ITV studio as Belgium face Iran at World Cup 2026
Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira join Emma Hayes and host Mark Pougatch in the ITV studio for Belgium vs Iran in Group G. Joe Speight commentates, with Lucy Ward alongside him as co-commentator.
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Yamal opens World Cup account as Spain dismantle Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta
Lamine Yamal scored within 10 minutes of his first World Cup start as Spain swept aside Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta, with Mikel Oyarzabal adding a quickfire double to move the European champions to the top of Group H.
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Iran's national anthem booed for second time at World Cup as protests surround Belgium clash
Crowds at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles jeered Iran's national anthem ahead of their Group G match against Belgium, repeating the hostile reception from their opening 2-2 draw with New Zealand as political tensions continue to overshadow the team's tournament.
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Lamine Yamal scores in 10 minutes as Spain crushes Saudi Arabia 4-0
Back in the starting lineup for the first time at the World Cup, Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute. Spain won 4-0 and tops its group.
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Yamal opens World Cup account as Spain demolish Saudi Arabia 4-0 to revive Group H campaign
Spain bounced back from a shock draw with Cape Verde by thrashing Saudi Arabia 4-0 in their World Cup Group H opener, with Lamine Yamal scoring his first World Cup goal and Mikel Oyarzabal netting a brace inside the first half.
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Pollock shrugs off South Africa's taunts after sealing Northampton's Premiership title
Henry Pollock has dismissed criticism from South Africa ahead of England's July tour, saying outside noise is 'white noise' that doesn't enter his thinking. The 21-year-old flanker was man of the match as Northampton beat Exeter to win the Gallagher Premiership title.
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Jake Woodley's single right hand sets LFA record with four-second knockout
Jake Woodley charged across the cage and landed one right hand to knock out David Wright in four seconds at LFA 235 in Louisville on Friday, setting the fastest knockout in LFA history and improving his record to 9-1.
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Yamal's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia makes him seventh-youngest scorer in history
Lamine Yamal tapped in after just 10 minutes against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, aged 18 years and 343 days, placing him seventh on the all-time list of youngest World Cup goalscorers — just ahead of Lionel Messi.
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Erasmus worried over Mostert ankle scan ahead of Nations Championship opener against England
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Franco Mostert will undergo ankle scans after the lock was forced off during South Africa's 80-31 win over the Barbarians in Gqeberha, adding to an already lengthy injury list ahead of the Nations Championship.
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Magomedov lands only fourth twister in UFC history on stunning debut, credits Askarov
Undefeated featherweight Murtazali Magomedov submitted Melsik Baghdasaryan with a rare twister at UFC Fight Night 279 in Las Vegas, becoming only the fourth fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with the technique — one he learned from former flyweight contender Askar Askarov.
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Owen defends Ronaldo after Portugal's World Cup stumble and predicts hat-trick against Uzbekistan
Michael Owen has leapt to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence following Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, arguing the 41-year-old is an easy scapegoat and predicting he will silence critics with a hat-trick against Uzbekistan.
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Ghana restaurant owner in Boston backs his country to stun England at World Cup 2026
Will Yakah, owner of Boston's only Ghanaian restaurant, is confident Ghana can beat England when the sides meet at Foxborough on Tuesday — and reckons his jollof rice outranks Arsenal's Declan Rice in his homeland.
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