Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals
England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a tense round-of-16 tie at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Jude Bellingham netting twice in under two minutes despite his side being reduced to 10 men. Thomas Tuchel's team now face Norway in the last eight on 11 June.
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Rodri apologises to Bernardo Silva after celebrating miss in his face during Spain's win over Portugal
Rodri has admitted he 'made a mistake' by celebrating in Bernardo Silva's face after the Portugal forward missed a late header in Spain's 1-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory in Dallas, with the pair briefly clashing before being separated by teammates.
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Garcia defends Balogun after Belgium's 4-1 rout ends USA's World Cup: 'It's not his fault'
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia revealed that Folarin Balogun approached him for a conversation following the USA's 4-1 World Cup round-of-16 defeat in Seattle, with Garcia insisting the Monaco striker bore no blame for the political controversy surrounding his participation.
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Spanish media savage Ronaldo as Portugal's World Cup exit ends his last chapter
Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch in tears after Mikel Merino's stoppage-time winner sent Spain through at Portugal's expense. Spanish outlets were united in their verdict: the 41-year-old had become a liability rather than an asset to his national side.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 as Lukaku taunts crowd after Balogun suspension row
Belgium swept the United States aside 4-1 in Seattle to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Romelu Lukaku goading the home crowd after FIFA controversially lifted Folarin Balogun's one-game red-card suspension ahead of the match.
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Iran taunts Trump administration as Belgium routs USA 4-1 to end home World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States from their home World Cup with a 4-1 victory, prompting Iran's Football Federation to declare 'the whole world is dancing' in a direct rebuke of US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
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Borjas and Tsuruya set to clash in flyweight bout at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29
Kevin Borjas and Rei Tsuruya have reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai on August 29, per multiple reports, though the UFC is yet to confirm the flyweight matchup.
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Norwegian media back Haaland to end England's World Cup run in Miami quarter-final
Norway's press have declared open confidence ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, with outlets labelling Thomas Tuchel's side 'poor England' after Erling Haaland's brace stunned Brazil to set up the last-eight clash.
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France appeal Olise yellow card as FIFA faces fresh World Cup referee controversy
The French Football Federation has formally requested FIFA overturn Michael Olise's booking against Paraguay, citing replays showing he only grabbed Matias Galarza's shirt. The appeal follows FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, which drew widespread criticism from Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and England manager Thomas Tuchel.
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Greg Jackson calls Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson the most talented athlete he has ever coached
Legendary MMA coach Greg Jackson has lavished extraordinary praise on UFC debutant Gable Steveson, calling the 26-year-old Olympic heavyweight wrestling champion the most athletically gifted fighter he has ever worked with ahead of UFC 329 on July 11.
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FIFA Overturns Olise's Yellow Card, Suspension Threat Lifted Before Morocco
The French Football Federation successfully appealed to FIFA's disciplinary commission to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card from the Paraguay quarter-final, which the French staff deemed unfounded. The Bayern Munich forward had been cautioned after an altercation with Paraguayan Matias Galarza, despite replays showing no contact. Without the overturn, Olise would have faced an automatic suspension threat in Thursday's semi-final against Morocco.
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Ronaldo slammed for 'waddling like a grandad' as Portugal exit ends his World Cup dream
Chris Sutton has savaged Cristiano Ronaldo's performance and Roberto Martinez's team selection after Spain's late winner in Dallas eliminated Portugal from the 2026 World Cup, ending the 41-year-old's last realistic chance at the trophy.
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Haaland has scored in 14 straight Norway games — and England face him on Saturday
Erling Haaland carries a 14-game scoring streak into Norway's World Cup quarter-final against England in Miami, a run that includes 27 goals and three hat-tricks. His habit of striking late makes him a threat England cannot afford to switch off against.
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McGregor faces Holloway at UFC 329 in first Octagon return since 2021
Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited UFC comeback on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, facing Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years after their first meeting. Both fighters are looking to bounce back from recent defeats.
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Aspinall backs McGregor to land first-round KO on Holloway at UFC 329
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has predicted Conor McGregor will stop Max Holloway inside the opening round at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, citing McGregor's one-punch power and his focused demeanour in recent interviews.
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Will Jordan three tries from All Blacks record as ex-teammate backs Italy demolition
Will Jordan needs just three more tries to surpass Doug Howlett's all-time All Blacks record of 49, and former Crusaders teammate Bryn Hall believes the winger can reach the milestone against Italy in Wellington this weekend.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 and mock FIFA's Balogun reprieve with 'overturn this' jibe
Belgium swept aside the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, then posted a pointed two-word message on social media after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's red card to let him play following a call from Donald Trump to Gianni Infantino.
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Belgium mock Trump with his own dance after knocking USA out of World Cup 4-1
Belgium's players mimicked Donald Trump's signature dance after Romelu Lukaku's stoppage-time fourth goal sealed a 4-1 win over the USA in Seattle, eliminating the co-hosts from the World Cup. The celebration came days after Trump's apparent intervention to lift striker Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.
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Pulisic exits USA's World Cup exit with ankle injury as Pochettino fears for AC Milan return
Christian Pulisic twisted his right ankle in the 52nd minute of the United States' 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium, ending a World Cup in which the AC Milan forward was repeatedly hampered by injury and failed to score.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 to reach quarters as Trump-Balogun controversy overshadows Seattle
Belgium eliminated the last remaining host nation with a commanding 4-1 win over the USA in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. The match was overshadowed by Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino that overturned Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
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