Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bellingham admits 'gutting' feeling as Argentina's late comeback ends England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has spoken of his devastation after England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina ended their hopes of reaching the World Cup 2026 final, with the midfielder saying he wished he could have 'given more' for his country.
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Fiji PM backs interim coach Seruvakula after heavy losses to Wales and England
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula following defeats to Wales (39-24) and England (73-8), arguing two Tests are insufficient to judge his appointment. Fiji face Scotland at Murrayfield next.
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Rees-Zammit recalled as fit-again Lake captains Wales against world champions South Africa
Louis Rees-Zammit returns to the Wales starting XV for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Durban, one of six changes made by head coach Matt Tandy. Captain Dewi Lake overcomes a groin injury scare to retain his place at hooker.
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Argentina Stuns England in 92nd Minute to Shatter World Cup Final Dream
Trailing 1-0 until the 84th minute, England collapsed against Argentina (2-1) in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The British press has criticized Thomas Tuchel's tactical passivity following the elimination.
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Kane refuses to rule out 2030 World Cup after England's late collapse against Argentina
Harry Kane says he will not "put a limit" on his international career despite turning 36 before the 2030 World Cup, after England surrendered a late lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Bellingham slaps Argentina substitute as England's World Cup semi-final exit turns ugly
Jude Bellingham struck Argentina substitute Valentin Barco around the back of the head after England's 2-1 semi-final defeat in Atlanta, sparking a confrontation involving players from both sides as political tensions added further edge to the bitter rivalry.
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Quesada becomes first coach banned under World Rugby's new referee abuse process
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has been handed an automatic two-match suspension after criticising referee Luc Ramos following Italy's 47-17 Nations Championship defeat to New Zealand in Wellington, making him the first person sanctioned under World Rugby's new Match Official Abuse Sanction Process.
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Argentina's lucky kit request to FIFA pays off as they sink England 2-1 in World Cup semi-final
Argentina specifically requested to wear their dark-blue secondary kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, citing a historical winning record in the strip. Goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez sealed a 2-1 victory after Anthony Gordon's opener.
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Injured McReight drops to bench as Tizzano starts for Wallabies against Italy
Fraser McReight has been ruled out of the Wallabies' starting XV for their Nations Championship clash with Italy in Perth due to a knee injury sustained against France, with Carlo Tizzano stepping in at openside flanker.
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Neville and Keane clash in heated row after England's 2-1 World Cup exit to Argentina
Gary Neville and Roy Keane exchanged sharp words after England were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, losing 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon's second-half opener was overturned by late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
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LFA light heavyweight champion Lucas Fernando booked for UFC 330 debut against Rafael Tobias
Reigning LFA light heavyweight titleholder Lucas Fernando has signed with the UFC and will make his Octagon debut against Rafael Tobias at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, according to a report by Guilherme Cruz.
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Argentine media hail 'miracle' as Messi inspires late comeback to deny England a World Cup final
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup final for the second successive time after overturning a 1-0 deficit against England in Atlanta, with Enzo Fernandez equalising in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez settling it in extra time. Argentine and Spanish outlets celebrated the result as a 'miracle' and an act of 'madness'.
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Owen condemns Tuchel's defensive shift as England collapse to Argentina in stoppage time
Michael Owen has criticised Thomas Tuchel's decision to bring on three defenders while leading against Argentina, arguing England's lack of tactical courage directly cost them as Lautaro Martinez headed a stoppage-time winner to end their World Cup.
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Argentina risk Fifa punishment after Falklands banner follows World Cup win over England
Several Argentina players, including Giovani Lo Celso, were photographed holding a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Fifa previously fined the AFA £20,000 for the same banner in 2014.
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Alex Pereira blasts Herb Dean after Michel Pereira's UFC release over unchecked hair-pulling foul
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has publicly blamed referee Herb Dean for compatriot Michel Pereira's departure from the promotion, arguing that Dean's failure to penalise Sharabutdin Magomedov for repeated hair-pulling fouls at UFC Baku cost Michel his UFC contract.
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Bellingham dismisses Messi clash as 'nothing' after Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Jude Bellingham has played down his on-pitch exchange with Lionel Messi, calling it 'nothing bad at all', after England suffered a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lautaro Martinez heading in a stoppage-time winner.
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Argentina risk FIFA sanctions after Falklands banner mars World Cup semi-final win over England
Argentina's players paraded a 'Las Malvinas Son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 stoppage-time victory over England in Atlanta, breaching FIFA rules on political messaging and prompting a UK government minister to demand an investigation.
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Bellingham provokes Messi, who responds with two assists for Argentina
In the World Cup semi-final against England, Jude Bellingham verbally attacked Lionel Messi, who answered on the pitch by delivering two assists to qualify Argentina for the final.
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Lineker brands Tuchel's Messi tactics 'unfathomable' as Argentina end England's World Cup
Gary Lineker and Micah Richards have rounded on Thomas Tuchel after England surrendered a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi providing two late assists to send the defending champions into the World Cup final.
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Messi silences critics with two assists as Argentina end England's World Cup dream
Lionel Messi set up both goals as Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, sending the defending champions into a final against Spain. The 39-year-old will become only the second player in history to appear in three World Cup finals.
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