Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Luca Zidane concedes hat-trick to Messi after promising defensive solidity and attacking ambitions
Starting in goal for Algeria in a 3-0 defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, Luca Zidane conceded a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, including one goal from a direct release. His pre-match statements about defensive solidity are now facing fierce criticism.
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Mbappé's Denied Penalty vs Senegal Sparks Global Outcry from Referees and Experts
Despite France's 3-1 victory over Senegal, a tackle by Sadio Mané on Kylian Mbappé that went unpunished by Australian referee Alireza Faghani — and upheld by VAR — triggered international outrage among refereeing experts worldwide.
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Rabiot slams MetLife Stadium pitch after France's win over Senegal
After France's convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Adrien Rabiot strongly criticized the state of the pitch, which will nonetheless host the tournament final.
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Kane targets World Cup Golden Boot as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland fire opening salvos
Harry Kane heads into England's World Cup opener against Croatia acutely aware of the competition for the Golden Boot, with Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi — who equalled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals — all scoring in the tournament's opening games.
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Mbappe breaks France record and Messi hits hat-trick as Kane prepares to answer at World Cup 2026
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer and Lionel Messi plundered a hat-trick against Algeria on a star-studded night at the 2026 World Cup, with Erling Haaland also netting a debut brace — leaving Harry Kane under pressure ahead of England's clash with Croatia in Dallas.
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Maignan at fault, six matches without a clean sheet: France's defence concerns ahead of Senegal clash
Despite a brace from Michael Olise that makes him France's all-time leading goalscorer, France conceded another goal on Tuesday against Senegal, with Mike Maignan blamed for an error on Ibrahim Mbiaye's shot.
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25,000 England fans descend on Dallas as Three Lions open World Cup campaign against Croatia
An estimated 10,000 travelling supporters have crossed the Atlantic for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas, with FIFA believing a further 15,000 expatriates have snapped up tickets to pack the 80,000-capacity Cowboys stadium.
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Messi escapes red card as 'rigged' accusations overshadow Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria
Lionel Messi avoided a red card after appearing to rake his studs down Aissa Mandi's calf in Argentina's 3-0 Group J victory over Algeria, sparking widespread accusations of preferential treatment and prompting pundits to call the VAR decision a clear miss.
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Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea edges tiebreaker to claim 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year
Quinn Tupaea has been named Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year for 2026, edging Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai on countback after both players finished level on points. Waratahs flyer Sid Harvey claimed the inaugural Rookie of the Year award.
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Messi tears up then scores hat-trick against Algeria on his 200th cap
Shaken by personal issues, Lionel Messi broke down in tears after his opening goal before completing a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0), reaching 200 caps with Argentina in the process.
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Messi hat-trick equals Klose's World Cup record as England prepare for Croatia opener
Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria to match Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record of 16 goals, while England face Croatia in Dallas with Tino Livramento ruled out and Trevoh Chalobah called up as a surprise replacement.
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Austria end 28-year World Cup wait with tense 3-1 win over debutants Jordan
Austria returned to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, beating debutants Jordan 3-1 in their Group J opener thanks to Romano Schmid's early strike, an own goal, and a stoppage-time Arnautovic penalty.
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Mbappé becomes France's all-time leading goalscorer with brace against Senegal
With a brace in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday evening, Kylian Mbappé surpasses Olivier Giroud's 57 goals to reach 58 international strikes and claim sole possession of the all-time scoring record for Les Bleus.
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Messi's hat-trick ties Klose's all-time record as Mbappe and Haaland also shine on World Cup day six
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the competition's all-time leading scorer, while Kylian Mbappe became France's record goalscorer and Erling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with a brace for Norway.
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Messi's Historic Hat-trick Against Algeria Overshadowed by Controversial Unpunished Stomp
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria on his 200th international appearance, equalling Miroslav Klose's World Cup all-time scoring record with 16 goals. However, an unpunished stomp on Aïssa Mendi's calf in the first half sparked fierce debate over refereeing impartiality, with analysts arguing Messi deserved a red card.
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Mbaye becomes youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history at 18
Coming on as a substitute in the second half against Senegal (3-1), Ibrahim Mbaye scored at 18 years and 142 days, becoming the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history, ahead of Samuel Eto'o and Julius Aghahowa.
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Luca Zidane blamed for all three goals in Algeria's loss to Argentina
Making his World Cup debut as Algeria's starting goalkeeper against Argentina, Luca Zidane was directly implicated in all three goals conceded in a 3-0 defeat, sparking a wave of criticism from Algerian media and social networks.
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Olise named man of the match against Senegal, Deschamps validates his repositioning in midfield
Repositioned as playmaker at half-time by Didier Deschamps, Michael Olise was the architect of France's victory over Senegal (3-1), earning the man of the match award ahead of Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice.
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PSG shirts from Champions League final break auction records
The jerseys worn by Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Doué and Marquinhos in the PSG-Arsenal Champions League final sold for between €130,000 and €160,000 on MatchWornShirt, entering the platform's all-time top 10.
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Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick at 38 to equal Klose's all-time record
Lionel Messi made history twice in Argentina's clash with Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, netting his first-ever hat-trick at the tournament while drawing level with Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals.
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