Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Letexier abandoned by peers after controversial Argentina-Egypt refereeing
Following an official complaint from the Egyptian Football Association to FIFA, several renowned former referees — Graham Scott, Mark Clattenburg and Tony Chapron — have publicly criticized François Letexier's decisions during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match (3-2).
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Meredith set for Wallabies debut as Schmidt laments 'curse of the 10 jersey'
Declan Meredith will win his first Wallabies cap against France in Brisbane on Saturday, stepping in at fly-half after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain. Coach Joe Schmidt admitted Noah Lolesio was briefly considered before the uncapped Brumbies playmaker was named in the starting side.
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O'Malley backs McGregor for 12-second KO over Holloway at UFC 329
Sean O'Malley has predicted Conor McGregor will finish Max Holloway inside 12 seconds in the UFC 329 main event on July 11, though he acknowledges Holloway's durability and the welterweight limit could complicate McGregor's knockout power.
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McGregor reveals abstinence vow as he prepares for UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has disclosed he has abstained from all physical touch during his camp for UFC 329, calling it a first in his career. The Irishman faces Max Holloway in the main event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Doué to start against Morocco as Deschamps makes another XI change for quarterfinals
Désiré Doué is expected to replace Bradley Barcola in France's starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday. Aurélien Tchouameni, not fully recovered from a thigh injury, remains on the bench.
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Rennie makes five changes as Will Jordan closes in on All Blacks try record against Italy
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington, with Tyrel Lomax reaching his 50th cap and two uncapped players named among the reserves.
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Ellison dismisses Jon Jones factor as massive underdog ahead of UFC 329 debut clash
Elisha Ellison, a historic underdog against Gable Steveson at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, says Steveson's training partnership with Jon Jones is irrelevant — because Jones won't be inside the Octagon.
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Uncapped Meredith handed Wallabies No. 10 debut against Six Nations champions France
Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia against France on Saturday, earning a debut straight into the run-on side after a breakout Super Rugby Pacific season with the ACT Brumbies. The 27-year-old steps in after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain.
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France top World Cup 2026 betting charts with perfect record heading into quarterfinals
France have gone 5-0 with a 14-2 goal differential at the 2026 World Cup, and bettors have followed every step of the way. Caesars Sports says Les Bleus are 'head and shoulders the most popular team remaining' in championship futures.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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Before France-Morocco, Atlas Lions Resurrect Ghost Penalties Row from 2022
On the eve of the quarter-final against France, Morocco's coaching staff publicly demands referees « up to the task », reviving the controversy over two penalties not awarded during the 2022 World Cup semi-final in Qatar.
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Wainiqolo's 17 defenders beaten and Jordan's try record headline Nations Championship round one stats
Fiji winger Jiuta Wainiqolo beat 17 defenders — more than double any other player — while Will Jordan's brace moved him to within two tries of the All Blacks' all-time record as the Nations Championship opened with 12 nations in action.
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Hansen urges Wallabies to relieve Carter Gordon of goal-kicking burden after Ireland defeat
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has called on the Wallabies to take the goal-kicking duties away from Carter Gordon, describing the fly-half as a 'confidence player' who should be freed to focus on his running game after Australia's 33-31 loss to Ireland in Sydney.
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Pulisic breaks social media silence to thank fans after USA's 4-1 World Cup exit to Belgium
Christian Pulisic posted a message on Instagram thanking supporters following the United States' elimination from the World Cup, days after his subdued postgame comments drew criticism. The AC Milan forward failed to score in four matches, managing just two shots on target and one assist.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday for England's first World Cup win in 60 years
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested a bank holiday on Friday 25 July could follow an England World Cup victory, but refused to confirm plans before the final. England face Norway in a quarter-final in Miami on Saturday after beating Mexico 3-2.
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FIFA rejects France's appeal to clear Olise after Trump secured Balogun reprieve
Michael Olise will carry a yellow card into France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco on Thursday after FIFA rejected the French Football Federation's appeal to have his caution rescinded — a decision that contrasts sharply with the governing body's intervention to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban at Donald Trump's request.
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Whittaker ends 12-year middleweight chapter with light heavyweight debut at UFC 329
Robert Whittaker steps up to light heavyweight for the first time in over a decade when he faces Nikita Krylov at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The former middleweight champion says a less brutal weight cut has revitalised his career and extended his desire to keep fighting.
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Yan Xiaonan faces four-fight winning streak Gomes in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Former strawweight title challenger Yan Xiaonan returns to the octagon for the first time in over a year when she faces surging contender Denise Gomes in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29.
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Norway file FIFA complaint and flee hotel as problems mount before England World Cup quarter-final
Norway have lodged an official complaint with FIFA and relocated their squad from a Fort Lauderdale hotel after players grew frustrated with noise and logistical failures, adding to a sickness scare in camp ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami.
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