Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Argentina sets World Cup penalty record, Messi misses against Egypt
Argentina earned its eighth penalty in twelve World Cup matches since 2022, an absolute record according to statistician MisterChip. Lionel Messi became the first player to miss two penalties in the same World Cup edition.
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Argentina Stuns Egypt with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
Trailing and struggling for much of the match, Argentina turned the tables on Egypt (3-2) thanks to a dramatic surge in the final fifteen minutes. Messi and his teammates will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
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Neville's Trump quip stuns ITV panel as Messi misses penalty against Egypt
Gary Neville raised laughs from Roy Keane and Ian Wright on ITV's World Cup coverage after quipping that Donald Trump should replace Lionel Messi on penalty duty, moments after the Argentina captain's spot-kick was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
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Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time header completes Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback against Egypt
Trailing 2-0 with 23 minutes left, Argentina scored three times in 14 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday, with Enzo Fernández sealing the win in stoppage time.
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Messi rescues Argentina with three goals in 14 minutes to stun Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta
Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 and saw Messi miss a penalty before Cristian Romero, Messi himself, and Enzo Fernandez scored three times in the final 14 minutes to seal a 3-2 win and a World Cup quarter-final place.
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El Salvador's Ivan Barton to referee Switzerland vs Colombia World Cup quarter-final decider
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton will take charge of the Switzerland vs Colombia Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, with the winner advancing to face either Egypt or Argentina in the quarter-finals.
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VAR strips Egypt of 2-0 lead against Argentina in contentious Copa América ruling
Mostafa Zico's breakaway goal was ruled out in the 58th minute of Egypt's Copa América round-of-16 clash with Argentina after VAR judged a foul on Lisandro Martínez — committed at the other end of the pitch — had led to the move. Argentina went on to equalise 2-2 through Lionel Messi.
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Belgium's 4-1 rout of USA hands sportsbooks one of their biggest-ever soccer wins
The United States' elimination by Belgium in the Round of 16 proved a windfall for bookmakers, who had absorbed heavy public betting on the USMNT throughout the tournament. A single bettor lost $750,000 on the USA to advance.
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García praises Balogun's grace after Belgium's 4-1 demolition ends USA's World Cup
Belgium coach Rudi García singled out Folarin Balogun for approaching him after the final whistle, telling reporters he appreciated the gesture and that the American forward bore no blame for the FIFA suspension controversy that overshadowed their round-of-16 clash.
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Man City's opening Premier League fixtures confirmed, including September derby at Old Trafford
Manchester City's early Premier League schedule is now set, with the first Manchester derby of the season confirmed for Sunday 13 September at Old Trafford, alongside a Friday night trip to Crystal Palace on 28 August.
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Messi's penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt in World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as Argentina found themselves 1-0 down to Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, after Yasser Ibrahim's 15th-minute opener.
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Argentine Referee Facundo Tello Appointed for France-Morocco Quarter-Final, Four Years After World Cup Final Loss
FIFA has assigned Argentine referee Facundo Tello, 44, to oversee the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco. The decision has sparked controversy, as Franco-Argentine tensions remain high following the Albiceleste's 2022 final victory.
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Wrong wing setting before the race left Hamilton struggling with understeer at Silverstone
A pre-race front wing adjustment backfired on Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix, leaving him with severe understeer throughout his first stint and contributing to a third-place finish behind race-winner Charles Leclerc.
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Messi faces Salah as Argentina meet Egypt in World Cup 2026 last 16 in Atlanta
Lionel Messi, 39, arrives in Atlanta having scored seven goals in four matches as Argentina defend their World Cup title against an Egypt side captained by Mohamed Salah, who helped the Pharaohs reach the knockout rounds for the first time.
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O'Reilly reveals Tuchel's 'we became the rock' message after England stun Mexico at Azteca
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has lifted the lid on Thomas Tuchel's dressing-room speech after England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca sealed a World Cup quarter-final place against Norway.
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Manchester derby at Old Trafford moved to September 13 as Premier League confirms fixture dates
The Premier League has rescheduled the first Manchester derby of the season to Sunday, September 13, with a 4.30pm kick-off at Old Trafford. The fixture change is among several confirmed for City's August and September schedule.
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Manchester derby moved to Sunday 13 September as United's opening fixtures reshaped
Manchester United will host Manchester City on Sunday, 13 September at 4.30pm after the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 season was shifted from its provisional Saturday slot. All four of United's matchweeks 2–5 fixtures have also been rescheduled.
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Manchester derby moved to Sunday as Premier League confirms September TV schedule
The Premier League has confirmed its televised fixtures for September, with the Manchester derby shifted to Sunday 13 September — the first such clash without Pep Guardiola in charge of City for a decade. Arsenal, Liverpool and United all have additional matches rescheduled.
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Letexier to referee Argentina vs Egypt in World Cup round of 16
Frenchman Francois Letexier takes charge of Argentina's round-of-16 clash with Egypt at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta, his third appointment of the tournament. The 37-year-old previously refereed the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England.
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England's 3-2 win over Mexico draws 9.1 million viewers despite 2am kick-off
England's last-16 victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup pulled a peak live audience of 9.1 million on BBC One despite a 2am UK start, more than tripling the broadcaster's previous record for programming aired between 2am and 4am.
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