Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Jordie Barrett backs All Blacks rotation ahead of Italy test in Wellington
Jordie Barrett has endorsed the All Blacks' plan to ring the changes for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Wellington, saying squad-wide rotation is the best strategy for long-term cohesion under Dave Rennie.
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Ronaldo confirms World Cup farewell after Portugal's last-16 exit to Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup was his last after Portugal were eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the round of 16. The 41-year-old, visibly emotional at full time, said he leaves international football's biggest stage with a clear conscience.
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Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Spain's stoppage-time winner ends Portugal's run
Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled the end of his international career after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to eliminate Portugal from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Ronaldo saying he leaves 'with a clear conscience' having guided the country to three trophies.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup was his last as Portugal's future hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup was definitively his last after Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, but left his broader international future unresolved, saying he will 'have time to think'.
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Balogun starts as USA face Belgium in politically charged World Cup 2026 last-16 clash
Folarin Balogun will start for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT against Belgium after a political storm over his eligibility following a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The winner advances to face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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USMNT fans flood Seattle as USA face Belgium in World Cup round of 16
American supporters packed the streets around Seattle Stadium ahead of the USA's World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium, with the USMNT chasing a quarterfinal place for the first time since 2002.
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Mbappe brands Paraguayan senator 'despicable' after racist attack as France FA files criminal complaint
Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned senator Celeste Amarilla after she directed a racist tirade at him following France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. The French Football Federation has announced it will file a criminal complaint, while the Paraguayan government also denounced the remarks.
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Melisano steps in for injured Hardy to face Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City
Anna Melisano replaces Veronica Hardy against Dione Barbosa at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 after Hardy suffered a training cut. Melisano, Michael Bisping's first pick on TUF 34, is 6-1 as a professional.
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Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after Merino's late goal ends World Cup 2026 campaign
Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal head coach after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the only goal in added time in Dallas.
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Pulisic starts for USA against Belgium in World Cup round of 16 in Seattle
Christian Pulisic is in the starting lineup as the United States face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday. Folarin Balogun, USA's leading scorer, also starts after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Ronaldo ends his final World Cup as Portugal fall 1-0 to Spain at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played all 90 minutes as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, who won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. At 41, it is widely expected to be Ronaldo's last appearance in an international tournament.
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Balogun starts for USA against Belgium despite FIFA red-card controversy and legal threat
Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States starting XI for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA overturned his red-card suspension — only the second such reversal in World Cup history — prompting outrage from UEFA and a formal eligibility challenge from the Belgian FA.
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FA weighs Quansah red card appeal after FIFA's Balogun U-turn opens the door
The Football Association is considering its options over Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban following Donald Trump's personal intervention with Gianni Infantino.
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FIFA fines Balogun $40,000 after suspending his red-card ban hours before USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun escaped a one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina following a FIFA Disciplinary Committee review, but the Monaco striker has still been fined $40,000 — half of which falls on the US Soccer Federation.
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Mexico's World Cup exit costs Las Vegas high-roller $1 million as England win 3-2
A bettor spread $1 million across two wagers on Mexico to advance at the 2026 World Cup, only to watch England edge a thriller 3-2. Elsewhere, a $631,000 France bet paid out after a 3-0 win over Sweden.
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Unai Simón shatters 36-year record as Spain's sixth straight shutout sinks Portugal
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington on Monday to claim a sixth consecutive World Cup clean sheet, breaking a record held since 1990. Goalkeeper Unai Simón's personal scoreless streak now stands at 609 minutes, surpassing Walter Zenga's long-standing benchmark.
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England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway threatened by Miami thunderstorms after Henderson injury blow
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday faces potential delays due to severe thunderstorms forecast at kick-off, while midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to miss the rest of the tournament with a wrist injury.
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Barnes hails Jacobson as 'outstanding' after doubted All Blacks selection delivers against France
All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes has backed Luke Jacobson's surprise selection against France, praising the Chiefs captain's 18-tackle performance and try assist as proof the 29-year-old fully deserved his place in the squad.
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Ronaldo in tears as Merino's stoppage-time goal ends Portugal's World Cup and his international career
Cristiano Ronaldo's 23-year international career ended in heartbreak as Mikel Merino's stoppage-time header gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner from his final tournament.
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Merino's stoppage-time strike ends Ronaldo's World Cup dream as Spain eliminate Portugal
Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup round of 16, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final appearance at the tournament without the title he craved.
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