Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Brazil rescued by Vinicius Junior as Morocco lead slips in World Cup opener
Brazil were outplayed for long stretches by Morocco at the New York New Jersey Stadium before Vinicius Junior dragged them level to earn a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup opener.
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Matt Holland wonders what Ireland could have achieved at 2002 World Cup had Roy Keane stayed
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Matt Holland has reflected on the Saipan crisis, describing Roy Keane as the one player every nation at the 2002 World Cup would have wanted — while also recalling the agony of his missed penalty against Spain.
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Scotland stun Haiti to top World Cup Group C above Brazil on opening night
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in Boston to sit top of World Cup Group C after matchday one, with John McGinn's deflected 28th-minute strike ending a 36-year wait for a World Cup win. Brazil, held 1-1 by Morocco earlier in the day, trail Clarke's side on goal difference.
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Two charged as England's stolen World Cup equipment valued at £13,500
Two men have been charged by prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri, after England's equipment was stolen en route to Kansas City ahead of their World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia. The total value of the stolen items, which included analysis whiteboards, has been confirmed at roughly $18,000 (£13,500), with most gear since recovered.
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Piastri 'mind-blown' as Gasly's Monaco podium reinstated despite penalising rival drivers
Oscar Piastri says he is 'perplexed' after FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium, despite Piastri and George Russell having their races wrecked by the same pitlane speeding penalties that Gasly never served.
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Underdog Daukaus vows to derail Nickal's White House showcase: 'I pose a very big threat'
Kyle Daukaus admits he was caught off guard by his late call-up to the UFC's White House card but insists he is no sacrificial lamb for Bo Nickal, the decorated wrestling prospect with ties to President Trump.
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Colapinto demoted from eighth to 10th after yellow flag penalty at Barcelona GP
Franco Colapinto has been stripped of his eighth-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix after stewards handed the Alpine driver a 10-second penalty for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags on lap 40.
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Curacao score their first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in Houston
Curacao made history at the 2026 World Cup, scoring their first-ever goal in the tournament during their Group Stage clash with Germany at the NRG Stadium in Houston. The Caribbean island nation, with a population of just 155,000, is appearing at their maiden World Cup.
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Netherlands face Japan in World Cup 2026 Group F clash of dark horses
Netherlands and Japan meet in Group F at World Cup 2026, with both sides considered among the tournament's most dangerous underdogs. Ronald Koeman's defensively solid Dutch side face a cohesive, pressing Japan team missing Kaoru Mitoma.
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Wolff slams Mercedes' 'worthless race' as Hamilton wins first Ferrari victory in Barcelona
Toto Wolff congratulated Lewis Hamilton on his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix but did not hide his frustration, describing Mercedes' own afternoon as a worthless race amid an internal team battle and Kimi Antonelli's retirement.
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Germany face Curacao in World Cup 2026 opener with Nagelsmann chasing record fifth title
Germany begin their World Cup 2026 campaign against debutants Curacao in Group E in Texas, with Julian Nagelsmann's side targeting a record-equalling fifth world title. Emma Hayes, Juan Mata and Ian Wright will provide studio analysis for UK viewers.
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Jalal Jayed named referee for Germany vs Curacao at World Cup 2026
Moroccan official Jalal Jayed will take charge of Germany's World Cup 2026 opener against Curacao at NRG Stadium in Houston, becoming the first Moroccan referee at a World Cup since 2002.
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Salah and De Bruyne's World Cup duel exposes what the Premier League has lost
Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne face each other as captains of Egypt and Belgium in Seattle's Group G opener, a meeting that underscores how much English football depended on two players it almost never had.
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Topuria defends lightweight title as Pereira chases historic third belt at UFC White House
Ilia Topuria puts his UFC lightweight title on the line against interim champion Justin Gaethje, while Alex Pereira bids to become the first three-division UFC champion when he faces Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt.
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Hamilton ends two-year wait with emotional first Ferrari win at Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton claimed his 106th grand prix victory and first as a Ferrari driver at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, converting a bold soft-tyre strategy into a win that moved the 41-year-old to tears on the radio.
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Scotland end 35-year World Cup wait with 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston
Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium on Saturday to record their first World Cup victory since 1990, ending a 35-year wait. The Tartan Army celebrated in style, filling the stadium with renditions of 'Country Roads' and 'Sweet Caroline'.
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Rosberg hails Hamilton's Barcelona win as 'historic' and warns rivals momentum will carry him higher
Nico Rosberg has praised Lewis Hamilton's Spanish Grand Prix victory as 'spectacular' and 'historic', arguing the 41-year-old's positive momentum will make him increasingly dangerous to championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Scotland beats Haiti and secures first World Cup group-stage win since 1990
Scotland dominated Haiti 1-0 on Saturday in Kansas City thanks to a goal from John McGinn in the 27th minute. The Scots claim their first group-stage victory at a World Cup since 1990 and take the lead in Group C.
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Irankunda's wonder strike makes him Australia's youngest World Cup scorer as Socceroos lead Turkey
Nestory Irankunda became Australia's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer with a stunning solo effort in the 27th minute, giving the Socceroos a 1-0 half-time lead over Turkey in their Group D clash despite being outplayed on possession and shots.
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