Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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10-man England stun Mexico at the Azteca to reach World Cup 2026 quarter-finals
England defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca on 5 July, becoming the first team in history to win there at a World Cup. Jude Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds before England held on with ten men through 11 minutes of added time.
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Wallaroos climb World Rugby rankings as South Africa rout USA Women 34-21
Australia's Wallaroos have overtaken the USA Women's Eagles in the World Rugby rankings after South Africa defeated the Eagles 34-21 at Ellis Park on 4 July, with the Springbok Women leading 29-0 at half-time.
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Holloway braced for best McGregor as pair renew rivalry at UFC 329 after 13 years
Max Holloway says he is preparing for the best possible version of Conor McGregor ahead of their UFC 329 rematch on 11 July, 13 years after McGregor claimed a unanimous decision win in their first meeting back in 2013.
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Henderson faces World Cup exit after freak injury mars England's 3-2 win over Mexico
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off and taken to hospital after slipping on advertising hoardings during England's post-match celebrations following their 3-2 round-of-16 victory over Mexico. An injury expert says the midfielder would be 'really lucky' to play again at the tournament.
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Bellingham's brace fires England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, booking a World Cup quarter-final place. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the best night of his England career after a match delayed an hour by a storm.
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Unbeaten Garza steps in to face Basharat at UFC 329 after Ewing injury withdrawal
Farid Basharat will now face debutant John Garza in a bantamweight prelim at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, after original opponent Ethyn Ewing withdrew last week with a training injury.
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Volkanovski backs Holloway to finish McGregor in UFC 329 return after five-year absence
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has predicted Max Holloway will beat Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, warning that McGregor's five-year layoff and fading sharpness will ultimately cost him against a more defensively refined Holloway.
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Bentley taunts Mexico fans and receives throat-slit threats during 10-man England's Azteca triumph
Former England winger David Bentley traded gestures with furious Mexico supporters at the Estadio Azteca as 10-man England survived to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Bentley later celebrating through the stadium concourse.
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Bellingham double and Kane penalty send 10-man England past Mexico into World Cup quarter-finals
England survived a second-half red card to beat Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Harry Kane adding a penalty. Thomas Tuchel's side face Norway in Miami on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham's double sends England past Mexico and into World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, where they will face Norway on Saturday. The Real Madrid midfielder called it the greatest night of his international career.
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England fans desert Monday commute after Bellingham and Kane sink Mexico past 4am
Roads and railway stations across Britain fell unusually quiet on Monday morning after millions of England supporters stayed up past 4am to watch the Three Lions beat Mexico in a weather-delayed World Cup tie, with many opting to work from home, take leave, or simply not show up.
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Balogun Suspension Lifted: FIFA Faces Backlash from UEFA and Klopp
FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic suspension following his red card in the group stage, allowing the United States forward to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. UEFA, England manager Thomas Tuchel, and Jürgen Klopp have strongly condemned the decision.
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Ronaldo blasts Ancelotti and Vinicius after Brazil's elimination by Norway
Eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup by Norway (1-2), Brazil faces scathing criticism from legend Ronaldo, who points to Ancelotti's tactical errors and Vinicius Junior's disappointing tournament.
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Erasmus makes 10 changes as injury-hit Springboks face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld
Rassie Erasmus has overhauled his Springboks starting XV for the Nations Championship clash against Scotland in Pretoria, with only five survivors from the side that beat England 45-21 last weekend and seven senior players sidelined through injury.
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Richards mocks Lineker on air as Kane equals his World Cup knockout record
Harry Kane's penalty in England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup drew laughs on The Rest is Football, as Micah Richards teased Gary Lineker for repeatedly mentioning the records Kane keeps breaking.
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Leclerc's Silverstone win seals Ferrari's 250th F1 victory at the circuit where it all began
Charles Leclerc claimed the British Grand Prix on Sunday, delivering Ferrari their 250th Formula 1 victory — and doing so at Silverstone, the very circuit where the Scuderia recorded their first win 75 years ago.
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Bellingham scores twice as 10-man England stun Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jude Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds to put England 2-0 up before they held on with 10 men to beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a last-16 thriller at the Estadio Azteca. England now face Norway in Miami on Saturday.
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Tuchel hails England's 3-2 win over Mexico as feeling 'like we won the final'
Thomas Tuchel described England's dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the 2026 World Cup as 'a moment of joy' and 'almost like we won a final', after his side survived 40 minutes with 10 men at altitude to reach the quarter-finals.
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Belgium appeals after FIFA lifts Balogun's suspension under Trump pressure
FIFA announced Sunday the lifting of the red card suspension for American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Belgian Federation, "astounded", immediately filed an appeal.
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Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla Faces Racism Row After France-Paraguay World Cup Match
Following France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks on social media targeting France captain Kylian Mbappé.
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