Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Matsunaga's 17-point haul steers Japan past Italy in Nations Championship opener
Fullback Takuro Matsunaga scored a try and kicked four from the tee to finish with 17 points as Japan defeated Italy 27-10 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, claiming a commanding victory in the inaugural Nations Championship.
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Salah's Panenka and post-match gesture send Egypt into last eight at World Cup 2026
Mohamed Salah converted an audacious Panenka penalty as Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties at World Cup 2026, securing the Pharaohs' first-ever knockout-stage win. The 34-year-old then made a point of personally consoling every Australian player, drawing widespread praise online.
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Jamie Hannah earns shock All Blacks debut after last-minute Tuipulotu injury in Christchurch
Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah was handed his first All Blacks cap just hours before kick-off in Christchurch after Patrick Tuipulotu was ruled out with a tight calf, with Hannah finding out at lunchtime on matchday.
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Chilavert calls France team an 'African selection' ahead of World Cup knockout against Paraguay
Former Paraguayan goalkeeper José Luis Chilavert sparked outrage Friday with a racist comment on social media about France's squad composition, less than 24 hours before Saturday's 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia.
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England vs Mexico to kick off at 1am BST after FIFA abandons six-hour schedule change
England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca will proceed at its original 1am BST Monday slot after FIFA backed away from a plan to move the match forward six hours due to concerns over electrical storms and supporter safety.
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Baloucoune ruled out hours before kick-off as O'Brien steps in for Ireland against Wallabies
Rob Baloucoune has been ruled out of Ireland's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney through injury, with Jimmy O'Brien called up to start on the right wing in his place.
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England face Mexico at 1am as FIFA confirm World Cup last-16 schedule unchanged
FIFA have confirmed England's last-16 clash with Mexico at the Azteca will remain in its 1am Monday slot despite reports of a potential rescheduling. Canada vs Morocco opens the knockout stage on Saturday 4 July.
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Furbank rushed to hospital with appendicitis hours before England's Springboks opener
George Furbank has been withdrawn from England's matchday squad after being taken to hospital with appendicitis on the day of their Nations Championship opener against South Africa at Ellis Park. The setback likely rules him out of the remaining Tests against Fiji and Argentina.
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Cape Verde stars gatecrash Messi's post-match interview for selfies after Argentina scare
Argentina survived an almighty scare to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the World Cup round of 32, with Messi scoring his seventh goal of the tournament. Cape Verde players then interrupted his post-match interview to pose for photos with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
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Will Jordan's 70th-minute try seals All Blacks' tense Nations Championship opener against France
New Zealand edged France 19-13 at half-time before surviving a fierce second-half fightback in Christchurch, with Will Jordan's try proving the decisive score in the inaugural Nations Championship Test.
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Refereeing Under Fire After Argentina's Laborious Qualification Against Cape Verde (3-2 a.e.t.)
Argentina secured their Round of 16 spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, but Canadian referee Fischer's performance has overshadowed the result, with accusations of leniency favoring the Albiceleste.
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England fans fear storm delay after FIFA U-turn confirms 1am BST Mexico kick-off
England face Mexico in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at 1am BST on Monday 7 July at the Estadio Azteca, after FIFA reversed a plan to move the game six hours earlier. Fans are now darkly predicting the thunderstorms that prompted the schedule chaos will delay the match anyway.
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World Rugby Nations Cup launches 4 July with 12 World Cup qualifiers across two pools
The inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup begins in Montevideo on 4 July as Uruguay host Georgia, featuring 12 nations already qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, split across Pool A and Pool B.
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Argentina survive Cape Verde's two extra-time equalisers to reach World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi scored his record-extending 20th World Cup goal, but Argentina were pushed all the way before a 111th-minute own goal sealed a 3-2 extra-time win over debutants Cape Verde in South Florida.
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Verstappen braced for defensive sprint battle as Mercedes and Ferrari hold pace edge at Silverstone
Max Verstappen qualified third for the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone but concedes front-row starters Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli are too quick to chase, leaving him expecting a rearguard fight against Charles Leclerc and George Russell.
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FIFA backtrack on kick-off change leaves England's Mexico clash in scheduling chaos
FIFA reversed a proposed six-hour kick-off change for England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against Mexico after storm threats over Mexico City caused confusion, with both federations reported to be irate over the handling of the situation.
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Paraguay vs France World Cup Round of 16 Threatened by Storms in Philadelphia, Possible Postponement Saturday
The Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France scheduled for Saturday at 11 p.m. in Philadelphia could be delayed due to storm warnings and temperatures exceeding 36°C.
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Messi admits Argentina must fix 'many' flaws after surviving Cape Verde scare at World Cup
Lionel Messi acknowledged Argentina had plenty to correct after the world champions edged past Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time to reach the World Cup 2026 last-16, with the captain also carrying a head injury into the next round.
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Arias header sends Colombia into World Cup last-16 with narrow win over Ghana
Jhon Arias swept in the only goal from a Luis Suarez cross as Colombia edged Ghana 1-0 in Kansas City, completing the round-of-16 line-up. Colombia will face Switzerland in Vancouver.
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Martinez scores and assists as Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 in World Cup thriller
Lisandro Martinez played all 120 minutes as Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde, scoring and assisting in a 3-2 extra-time win. The Manchester United defender was singled out by multiple Argentine outlets for his performance.
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