Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Luca Zidane hampered by World Cup official ball, according to Joe Hart
After Algeria's opening defeat to Argentina (3-0) in Kansas City, former English goalkeeper Joe Hart offered an unexpected explanation for Luca Zidane's errors: the unpredictable behavior of the 2026 World Cup official ball, the "Trionda".
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Yahia slams Algeria after 3-0 defeat to Argentina: "Fighting spirit was absent"
Messi hat-trick, 3-0 defeat in Kansas City: Algeria's World Cup 2026 opener against Argentina sparked outrage from former captain Anthar Yahia, who denounces an unacceptable lack of commitment.
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Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia eliminated from World Cup 2026 after two games under new FIFA rule
Haiti, Turkey and Tunisia have all been knocked out of World Cup 2026 after just two group-stage matches, with a new FIFA head-to-head tiebreaker rule confirming their eliminations before their final games.
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Bug the Brussels Griffon correctly predicted England's 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia
A Brussels Griffon named Bug has gone viral on Instagram after his owner filmed him picking England to beat Croatia — a prediction that proved spot on as the Three Lions won 4-2 on June 17.
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Renard starts with 4-0 defeat to Japan as Tunisia eliminated from 2026 World Cup
Appointed urgently after the 5-1 thrashing by Sweden, Hervé Renard failed to turn things around for Tunisia: the Eagles of Carthage lost 4-0 to Japan on Sunday, resulting in elimination from the 2026 World Cup.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first ever World Cup point
The 37-year-old goalkeeper broke the record for most saves in a 90-minute World Cup match, stopping 15 shots as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City to claim a historic first point at the tournament.
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France-Iraq threatened by storms in Philadelphia before kick-off
France's second match at the 2026 World Cup against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia could be disrupted by rain and thunderstorms expected at kick-off, with temperatures reaching 33 degrees.
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Curacao's Eloy Room breaks 59-year saves record to stun Ecuador at World Cup 2026
Eloy Room made 15 saves — the most in any 90-minute World Cup match since records began in 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw, keeping the tournament's smallest-ever qualifier alive in the group stage.
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Neuer breaks goalkeeper record as Germany reach knockouts; Curaçao stun Ecuador for historic point
Germany advanced from their group for the first time since 2014 as Manuel Neuer set a new record for World Cup appearances by a goalkeeper. Curaçao earned a landmark first-ever World Cup point by holding Ecuador to a goalless draw, with goalkeeper Eloy Room making 15 saves.
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Spain seek first win as Belgium and Uruguay enter World Cup 2026 action on Sunday
Spain face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta looking to bounce back from a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde, while Belgium take on Iran in Los Angeles and Uruguay meet Cape Verde in Miami on a four-game Sunday schedule.
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Iran fly back into USA for Belgium clash days after being expelled post-opening draw
Iran have returned to the United States to face Belgium at the 2026 World Cup after being ordered to leave immediately following their 2-2 draw with New Zealand. Manager Amir Ghalenoei and striker Mehdi Taremi have condemned the treatment as a "disaster", citing denied entry for squad members and no recovery time.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao a stunning draw against Ecuador
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room, 37, produced one of the great World Cup goalkeeping performances, making 15 saves to hold Ecuador to a draw and equalling Tim Howard's all-time record for saves in a single World Cup match. His Instagram following leapt from 100,000 to nearly 800,000 overnight.
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Saka and Rice fitness doubts grow as Curacao goalkeeper Room makes World Cup history
Bukayo Saka missed England training on Saturday while Declan Rice revealed his injury dates back to Christmas. Meanwhile, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room made a record 15 saves to earn a shock draw against Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup.
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Czech Republic flag swallows pitch worker during World Cup anthem ceremony
A staff member tasked with removing the giant Czech Republic flag before the nation's 1-1 draw with South Korea at the World Cup became trapped inside it, to the audible amusement of the crowd at Estadio Akron in Zapopan.
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FIFA reportedly sanctioned VAR referees after Algeria's controversial defeat to Argentina
Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentina in their opening match at the 2026 World Cup and filed a complaint with FIFA over several disputed refereeing decisions. According to journalist Hafid Derradji, the international body sanctioned the VAR referees for the match.
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Charlie Adam joins Robyn Cowen on BBC commentary for Tunisia vs Japan World Cup clash
Robyn Cowen leads BBC commentary for the World Cup Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan, with former Scotland international Charlie Adam serving as co-commentator. Tunisia must avoid defeat to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive after a heavy opening loss to Sweden.
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Kape avenges 2017 Horiguchi loss with third-round stoppage to headline UFC Vegas 119 bonus sweep
Manel Kape earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus after stopping Kyoji Horiguchi in Round 3 at UFC Vegas 119, avenging a submission defeat from 2017. Three other fighters also pocketed $100K bonuses on a standout main card.
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Istvan Kovacs named referee for Tunisia vs Japan at Club World Cup
Romanian official Istvan Kovacs will take charge of the Group F fixture between Tunisia and Japan at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. The 41-year-old UEFA elite referee previously officiated the 2025 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.
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Kape avenges 2017 submission loss by knocking out Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119 main event
Manel Kape settled an eight-year score at UFC Vegas 119 on Saturday, dropping Kyoji Horiguchi with a crushing right hand in the third round to earn a knockout victory in their flyweight rematch.
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Eloy Room's 15-save masterclass earns Curacao their first-ever World Cup point against Ecuador
Goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves — a record for any 90-minute World Cup match since 1966 — as Curacao held Ecuador to a 0-0 draw in Kansas City, securing the tiny Caribbean nation's first point at a World Cup.
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