Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bellingham nets and dominates as England demolish Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
Jude Bellingham scored and controlled the tempo as England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas to open their 2026 World Cup campaign, with Thomas Tuchel's midfield blueprint built around the Real Madrid star looking increasingly convincing.
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World Cup fans boo hydration breaks as England fight back three times against Croatia
Loud jeers greeted FIFA's mandatory three-minute stoppages at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday as England and Croatia fans united in protest against the new hydration breaks, which critics say disrupt play and create extra advertising slots.
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Neville warns Konsa-Stones partnership could cost England after Croatia expose defensive frailty
Gary Neville raised serious concerns about England's centre-back pairing of Ezri Konsa and John Stones after the Three Lions conceded twice in a chaotic 2-2 first half against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup Group L opener.
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Barry calls England's first-half display against Croatia 'complicated and confusing' in World Cup opener
England assistant Anthony Barry delivered a candid half-time assessment after the Three Lions squandered the lead twice against Croatia in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice only for England's defending to let them down on both occasions.
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Tuchel confronts Pickford over distribution in chaotic England vs Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel clashed with Jordan Pickford on the touchline during England's rollercoaster World Cup opener against Croatia, ordering his goalkeeper to play out to the right back after the keeper's distribution ignored his instructions.
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Kane strikes twice as England edge Croatia in dramatic 2026 World Cup opener
Harry Kane scored twice to give England the lead twice against Croatia in their 2026 World Cup group opener in Dallas, Texas, with the match finely poised after a dramatic first half that ended level.
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Kane equals Lineker's England World Cup record with first-half double against Croatia
Harry Kane scored a retaken penalty and a headed goal in the first half against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, taking his World Cup tally to 10 goals and drawing level with Gary Lineker's all-time England record.
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Adesanya warns Hokit his White House speech put 'a red dot on his own head'
Israel Adesanya reacted with disbelief to Josh Hokit's controversial post-fight speech at UFC White House, warning the undefeated heavyweight that offensive remarks about Michelle Obama could carry serious consequences — even as he praised Hokit's fighting ability.
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Pereira vows to refuse fights if Herb Dean referees again after UFC White House loss to Gane
Alex Pereira has declared he will walk away from any fight assigned to referee Herb Dean, following his controversial defeat to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House. The Brazilian also confirmed he is targeting the heavyweight division and awaiting medical clearance for a rematch.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will put his welterweight championship on the line against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Mackenzie Dern also defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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Haaland's goals against Iraq triggered real earthquakes in Norway
Norwegian seismology institute Norsar recorded distinct vibrations in Bergen during Erling Haaland's brace against Iraq (4-1), scored in the middle of the night during 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
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Wissa's historic equaliser stuns Portugal as Ronaldo fails to answer Messi's hat-trick
DR Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston as Yoane Wissa scored his country's first ever World Cup goal on the stroke of half-time, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo without a response to Lionel Messi's hat-trick the previous day.
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Martinez slammed as 'scared' to drop Ronaldo after Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo
Roberto Martinez faced sharp criticism from pundits Chris Sutton and Wayne Rooney after refusing to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, during Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Houston — Ronaldo's tenth consecutive major tournament game without a goal.
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England fans ordered to remove St George's Cross flags at Dallas Stadium before Croatia opener
Security officials at Dallas Stadium in Arlington instructed England supporters to take down St George's Cross flags, including an Arsenal-branded banner, ahead of the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia. FIFA cited the need to keep LED safety signage unobstructed.
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Tuchel benches fit-again Saka for England's World Cup opener against Croatia
Thomas Tuchel has left Bukayo Saka on the bench for England's World Cup clash against Croatia at Dallas Stadium, despite the Arsenal winger declaring himself ready to play. Noni Madueke starts on the right wing, with Jude Bellingham selected ahead of Morgan Rogers at No.10.
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Ronaldo appears to flag his own teammate offside as Portugal draw with DR Congo
Cristiano Ronaldo was caught on camera appearing to signal to the linesman that Joao Cancelo was offside after his Portugal teammate scored in their 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo — a gesture Ronaldo has made at least twice before.
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18 England debutants to wear special World Cup patches against Croatia in Group L opener
FIFA has introduced a 'World Cup Debut' patch system for this summer's tournament, meaning 18 England players — including Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze and Ollie Watkins — will wear a commemorative sleeve sticker against Croatia in Dallas, while veterans such as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham will not.
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England fans pack Dallas fan zone as World Cup opener against Croatia arrives
Thousands of England supporters gathered at the Texas Live Fan Zone in Dallas ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup group-stage opener against Croatia, with fans travelling from across North America to soak up the atmosphere.
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USA betting surge puts sportsbooks on edge ahead of Australia World Cup clash
A 4-1 demolition of Paraguay has triggered a wave of one-way betting on the USMNT, with Caesars Sports admitting another emphatic win — especially one featuring Pulisic and Balogun on the scoresheet — would hurt the books badly.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will make his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event on August 15 in Philadelphia. Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will defend her title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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