Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Iraq coach joked about fielding three goalkeepers to stop France
Before facing France on Monday in Philadelphia, Iraq's coach admitted in a press conference that he asked whether he could field three goalkeepers to contain the French attack. On the France side, three changes are expected in Deschamps' starting eleven.
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Salah inspires Egypt's first-ever World Cup win as Saka returns to England training
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 and top Group G, while Bukayo Saka's return to England training eased fears ahead of their second group game against Ghana.
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Salah fires Egypt to first-ever World Cup win as Iran leave dignified farewell note in LA
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to claim their first victory in World Cup history, topping Group G. Iran, restricted to Tijuana for their stay, left a handwritten letter in their SoFi Stadium locker room after a 0-0 draw with Belgium.
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Jahanbakhsh vows to unite Iran as national anthem boos intensify at World Cup 2026
Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh has pledged to play for all Iranians regardless of ideology after the national anthem was loudly booed during their 2026 World Cup matches against New Zealand and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium.
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Cape Verde Snatches Second Draw Against Uruguay and Stays in Contention for Round of 16
Trailing 2-1 at half-time, the Blue Sharks equalized through Helio Varela to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw and confirm their status as World Cup sensation, following their 0-0 against Spain.
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Vincic, referee with troubled past, appointed for Algeria-Jordan at 2026 World Cup
FIFA has entrusted Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic with officiating the decisive Group J match between Algeria and Jordan at the 2026 World Cup, a choice that raises eyebrows given his involvement in a 2020 police operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Yamal passes Messi in record books as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia; Belgium's drought hits 406 minutes
Lamine Yamal became the eighth-youngest scorer in World Cup history, surpassing Lionel Messi, as Spain extended their unbeaten run to 32 games with a dominant win over Saudi Arabia. Belgium's goalscoring crisis deepened in a draw with Iran, while Cape Verde scored their first-ever World Cup goal against Uruguay.
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Salah bends Egypt to historic first World Cup win as New Zealand swept aside
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt overturned a first-half deficit to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place on Sunday, claiming their first-ever World Cup victory and moving top of Group G with four points.
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Salah scores on World Cup debut to edge Egypt's all-time scoring record
Mohamed Salah netted and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at the 2026 World Cup, moving him to within one goal of the Pharaohs' all-time scoring record held by his own head coach.
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Cape Verde snatch dramatic draw with Uruguay to keep World Cup knockout dream alive
Cape Verde came from behind to draw 2-2 with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, with Kevin Pina scoring the nation's first-ever World Cup goal and substitute Helio Varela netting a late equaliser to keep the debutants' knockout-stage hopes very much alive.
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Postecoglou joins Semra Hunter and Sam Matterface for New Zealand vs Egypt at World Cup 2026
ITV's coverage of New Zealand vs Egypt at BC Place in Vancouver features presenter Semra Hunter, pundits Ange Postecoglou and Jobi McAnuff, and lead commentator Sam Matterface alongside Lee Dixon. The Group G fixture could be the first to produce a winner after three successive draws.
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Antonio Freeman on watching son Alex head in a World Cup goal: 'An emotional wave'
Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman spoke on Father's Day about the moment 21-year-old Alex Freeman headed home for the USMNT in their 2-0 win over Australia at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle — a goal initially ruled offside before VAR confirmed it.
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Dropped Nunez can't save Uruguay as Cape Verde hold them to World Cup scare
Darwin Nunez was benched by Marcelo Bielsa after Uruguay's opening draw with Saudi Arabia, then introduced with 20 minutes left against Cape Verde — but could only manage a 2-2 stalemate that leaves La Celeste needing a result against Spain to advance.
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Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain in first squad since taking charge
Dave Rennie has selected a 34-man All Blacks squad for three Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland, handing the captaincy to Ardie Savea and including four uncapped players.
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Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw after already stunning Spain at World Cup 2026
Cape Verde continued their remarkable World Cup 2026 campaign with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay in Miami, having already held European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening group game.
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Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde's first-ever World Cup goal to stun Uruguay in Miami
Cape Verde midfielder Kevin Pina struck a low free-kick from 25 yards to give the debutants a shock lead against two-time World Cup winners Uruguay in Group H at Hard Rock Stadium on 21 June 2026.
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Van Dijk loses feeling in leg but plays on as Netherlands demolish Sweden 5-1
Virgil van Dijk temporarily lost sensation in his upper leg after a heavy hip blow during the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup group-stage rout of Sweden on Saturday, though the Liverpool captain believes a pinched nerve is to blame and expects to be fit to continue.
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Kape sets flyweight KO record and calls out champion Van after UFC Vegas 119 win
Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119 to claim a record sixth flyweight knockout in the UFC, avenging a 2017 RIZIN loss. The win extends his streak to four consecutive knockouts and puts him firmly in contention for Joshua Van's flyweight title.
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Mbappé surpasses Pelé and Giroud with historic France record in World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th and 14th World Cup goals in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, passing Oliver Giroud as France's all-time top scorer and moving level with Gerd Müller fourth on the all-time World Cup list.
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Keane brands Belgium 'rubbish' after 10-man stalemate leaves them on the brink at World Cup
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on Belgium's goalless draw with Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling the performance 'really bad' after Nathan Ngoy's red card left Rudi Garcia's side needing a win against New Zealand to advance.
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