Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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England vs Mexico kick-off brought forward six hours to dodge Azteca thunderstorms
England's World Cup 2026 last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca is set to be moved from 6pm to 12pm local time on Sunday, with forecasts showing a 72% chance of thunderstorms and potential flooding risk at the original kick-off time.
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Deschamps surprises by sending Doué to press conference before France-Paraguay
Less than 24 hours before the World Cup round of 16 clash against Paraguay, Didier Deschamps selected Désiré Doué to represent France at the press conference — an unusual choice for a substitute player.
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Messi starts for Argentina in World Cup 2026 Round of 16 against Cape Verde
After coming off the bench against Jordan, Lionel Messi returns to the Argentina starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Cape Verde. Cristian Romero, who suffered a knee injury, is also fit to play.
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Ponzinibbio faces 93% stoppage-rate finisher Patterson at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi
Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-9) returns to the welterweight Octagon on July 25 at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi, where he faces Britain's Sam Patterson (14-3-1), a finisher who has stopped 93% of his opponents across knockouts and submissions.
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Mexico vs England World Cup kick-off could shift six hours with under 48 hours' notice
FIFA is weighing a last-minute rescheduling of England's World Cup round of 16 tie in Mexico City after thunderstorms were forecast for Sunday evening, with Mexican broadcaster Claro Sports reporting a potential move from 6:00pm to 12:00pm local time.
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FIFA poised to move England vs Mexico kick-off seven hours earlier amid thunderstorm fears
FIFA are set to bring forward England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico by seven hours to a midday local start, citing the threat of thunderstorms — a change that has left the FA stunned and deeply concerned about fan logistics and squad preparation.
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England vs Mexico World Cup kick-off may shift six hours earlier to dodge Mexico City storms
England's last-16 clash with Mexico at World Cup 2026 could be moved from 1am BST to 7pm BST after local media reported FIFA is considering an earlier start to avoid severe storm risk in Mexico City.
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Messi leads Argentina against Cape Verde in World Cup last-16 race on Friday night
Lionel Messi, who turned 39 last week and has already scored six goals at this World Cup, leads Argentina into their first-ever meeting with Cape Verde, with a place in the last 16 on the line.
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Fighter taps out one second into bout, blames pre-fight motorcycle accident
Michel Pantoja stunned a crowd in Manaus, Brazil, by immediately kneeling and tapping the canvas at the start of his Lions Fight bout against Matheus Kokama. Pantoja later cited injuries from a recent motorcycle accident to explain the near-instant surrender.
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Antonelli admits he left time on the table as Hamilton snatches sprint pole by 0.011s at Silverstone
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli conceded he could have gone quicker after Lewis Hamilton edged him out of sprint qualifying pole for the British Grand Prix by just 0.011 seconds, the narrowest of margins at Silverstone.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card vs Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday in Seattle after his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, U.S. Soccer has confirmed.
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Mexico president warns fans after fatal crush kills four during World Cup celebrations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged fans to avoid alcohol and overcrowded areas ahead of Sunday's World Cup round-of-16 clash with England, after at least four people died in a crush during celebrations following Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador.
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Hamilton claims British GP sprint pole at Silverstone ahead of Antonelli and Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in sprint qualifying at the 2026 British Grand Prix, putting his Ferrari on pole ahead of Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
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Hamilton pips Mercedes successor Antonelli by 0.011s to claim Silverstone sprint pole
Lewis Hamilton edged Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011 seconds to take sprint pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with his 1m28.376s lap putting him three tenths clear of Max Verstappen in third.
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Kolisi warns Springboks they cannot afford complacency against resurgent England at Ellis Park
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has cautioned his side against underestimating England, pointing to their near-miss in the 2023 World Cup semi-final as proof that Steve Borthwick's team remain a dangerous opponent despite a troubled Six Nations campaign.
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England superfan who witnessed Hand of God returns to Azteca for 2026 World Cup
Peter Robinson, 69, was among the 114,580 fans inside Mexico City's Azteca stadium when Diego Maradona scored his infamous Hand of God goal in 1986. Now attending his eleventh World Cup, he has returned to the same ground ahead of England's clash with Mexico.
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Kane calls DR Congo winner one of his favourite England goals after World Cup rescue act
Harry Kane scored twice to drag England into the World Cup round of 16 against DR Congo, and the captain has opened up on why his decisive second strike ranks among his best international goals and why he gathered the squad for an on-pitch huddle at full-time.
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Chessum backs returning Martin to haunt Springboks again in Johannesburg opener
Ollie Chessum has backed George Martin's return from a nerve injury to unsettle South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, warning the back-to-back world champions will need to prepare for the lock who floored Pieter-Steph du Toit at the 2023 World Cup semi-final.
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Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to oversee France-Paraguay last-16 clash
FIFA has appointed Uzbek official Ilgiz Tantashev to referee the last-16 match between France and Paraguay on Saturday in Philadelphia. The 42-year-old has only refereed two group-stage matches at this 2026 World Cup.
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Dewi Lake concedes Wales pay dispute timing was 'a shame' ahead of Fiji Nations Championship opener
Wales captain Dewi Lake has acknowledged the embarrassment of a WRU pay dispute spilling into Test week, though the matter was resolved on Wednesday, clearing the way for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium.
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