Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Germany open World Cup 2026 against debutants Curacao with Wirtz and Kimmich leading the charge
Germany begin their World Cup 2026 campaign in Texas against Curacao, who qualified for their first-ever tournament after eliminating Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bermuda. Julian Nagelsmann's side are heavy favourites, though Curacao's attackers Sontje Hansen and Tahith Chong offer a genuine threat.
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Antonelli loses 18 points as engine failure ends Barcelona GP run from second
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired from second place with three laps remaining at the Barcelona Grand Prix after an engine failure — Mercedes' second such DNF in three races — cutting his title lead over Lewis Hamilton from 59 to 41 points.
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VAR will punish World Cup divers retrospectively — but only if an opponent is wrongly booked
FIFA has confirmed it is satisfied with how VAR retrospectively booked Miguel Almiron for simulation against the USA after Tim Ream's yellow card was rescinded, setting a precedent for the 2026 World Cup — though the mechanism only applies when a tackler is incorrectly carded.
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Pereira chases historic third UFC title against Gane at White House event
Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane in the co-main event of UFC White House this Sunday, with a win making him the first fighter in UFC history to claim titles in three different weight classes. UFC CEO Dana White says it would vault Pereira ahead of Jon Jones in the GOAT conversation.
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Havertz seals seventh as Germany demolish Curacao 7-1 in World Cup opener
Germany made a commanding start to their 2026 World Cup campaign, thrashing debutants Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Kai Havertz added the seventh goal as Julian Nagelsmann's side announced their intentions in Group E.
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Lopes weighs in for two weight classes at UFC White House to replace Tsarukyan as backup
Diego Lopes made weight at both 146 and 154 pounds ahead of UFC White House, stepping in as the lightweight title fight backup after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew. The Brazilian texted UFC executive Hunter Campbell directly to volunteer within an hour of hearing the news.
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Topuria defends lightweight title against Gaethje at historic UFC White House event
Ilia Topuria makes his first lightweight title defence against interim champion Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House event on the South Lawn in Washington, D.C. Alex Pereira also bids to become the first three-division UFC champion against Ciryl Gane.
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Hamilton ends two-year wait with first Ferrari win as Antonelli's title lead shrinks
Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden Ferrari victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, executing an aggressive three-stop strategy to perfection. The win cuts Kimi Antonelli's championship lead by 25 points after the Mercedes rookie retired late in the race.
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Chimaev-Danis brawl at RAF 10 leaves promotion CEO undecided on both fighters' futures
A post-match brawl erupted at RAF 10 after Khamzat Chimaev pinned Dillon Danis, with team members storming the stage and RAF CEO Chad Bronstein stepping into the melee himself. Bronstein says he must review footage before deciding what consequences, if any, either fighter will face.
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Germany open World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao in Houston
Germany face Curacao in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday 14 June, with kick-off at 6:00pm BST / 1:00pm ET in Houston. Julian Nagelsmann's side are heavy favourites against a Curacao team appearing at their first-ever World Cup finals.
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Germany rout Curacao 7-1 but Comenecia's equaliser steals the World Cup spotlight
Germany opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 7-1 demolition of Curacao in Houston, but Livano Comenecia's shock equaliser — which briefly threatened the greatest upset in tournament history — was the moment everyone will remember.
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Nmecha and Musiala score for Germany at World Cup 2026 despite both representing England youth teams
Felix Nmecha opened the scoring and Jamal Musiala added a fourth as Germany beat Curacao in their World Cup 2026 opener in Houston — both players having previously represented England at youth level before committing to Die Mannschaft.
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Elfath appointed referee for Netherlands vs Japan in World Cup 2026 Group F opener
Moroccan-born American official Ismail Elfath will take charge of Netherlands vs Japan at AT&T Stadium, the Group F opener at World Cup 2026. Elfath previously refereed Japan's Round of 16 clash against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup.
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Postecoglou warns Japan's caution could cost them against Netherlands in World Cup opener
Ange Postecoglou offered a candid assessment of Japan's risk-averse first half against the Netherlands, warning the Samurai Blue are capable of more despite a goalless stalemate at the break.
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Hokit credits UFC 327 performance for silencing Dana White's doubts ahead of Lewis clash
Josh Hokit says his heavyweight war with Curtis Blaydes at UFC 327 completely changed Dana White's opinion of him. Now 3-0 in the UFC with three post-fight bonuses, Hokit faces Derrick Lewis at UFC White House and is calling out fighters he considers too "lazy" to embrace personality.
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Hakimi stamps on Vinicius's ankle without punishment in Brazil-Morocco draw (1-1)
During Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, Achraf Hakimi's challenge on Vinicius Junior's ankle sparked controversy: neither Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic nor VAR sanctioned the incident, triggering strong reactions.
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Doué to start, Saliba fit: Deschamps settles on XI for Senegal clash
Two days before France face Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps has reportedly decided to start Désiré Doué on the left wing, while William Saliba has been declared fit to play.
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Netherlands and Japan draw 0-0 in Dallas for their 2026 World Cup debuts
The Netherlands and Japan opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a goalless draw (0-0) on Sunday evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, during the first day of the group stage.
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Germany opens 2026 World Cup campaign against Curaçao in Houston
On Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m., Germany begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against Curaçao at NRG Stadium in Houston, in Group E. Neuer, Wirtz and Havertz start in this opening match.
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Brazil and Morocco draw 1-1, Australia stuns Turkey at 2026 World Cup
Brazil and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw in New York in the opening clash of the 2026 World Cup, with Ismael Saibari scoring first before Vinicius Jr equalized. Australia delivered the weekend's surprise by defeating Turkey 2-0 in Group D.
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