Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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USMNT's 2-0 win over Bosnia draws record 24.4 million viewers in World Cup last-32
The United States' 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday became the most-watched English-language soccer broadcast in US history, averaging 24.429 million viewers and peaking at 31.883 million.
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Ronaldo ends 20-year wait with first World Cup knockout stage goal against Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo finally broke his World Cup knockout stage duck on Thursday, converting a 68th-minute penalty for Portugal against Croatia in their round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium.
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Yael Falcon confirmed as referee for Switzerland vs Algeria at World Cup 2026
Argentina's Yael Falcon will take charge of Switzerland vs Algeria in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place in Vancouver. The 37-year-old is officiating his third game of the tournament, having shown just one yellow card in each of his previous two matches.
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Ronaldo becomes oldest outfield player in World Cup knockout history as Portugal face Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41 years and 147 days, set a new record as the oldest player to appear in a World Cup knockout-stage match when Portugal faced Croatia in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Luka Modrić also started for Croatia, making it the first knockout game to feature two outfield players over 40.
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Rennie backs Barrett despite All Blacks omission: 'His contributions have been massive'
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has praised Beauden Barrett's training impact despite leaving the 144-Test veteran out of the 23-man squad to face France in Christchurch, with Hurricanes fly-half Ruben Love handed the No.10 start.
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Ronaldo and Modric face World Cup farewell as Portugal meet Croatia in last-32
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric could both play their final World Cup match when Portugal face Croatia in the round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, with the winner advancing to meet Spain in the last 16.
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Hart slams disallowed Cucurella goal as Spain ease past Austria 3-0 at World Cup
Joe Hart criticised the VAR-approved decision to rule out Marc Cucurella's goal for a soft foul during Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria, saying Premier League goalkeepers would be 'throwing their food and drink at the TV' in disbelief.
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Unbeaten Salkilld meets veteran Gamrot in UFC Vegas 120 lightweight main event
The UFC has confirmed Mateusz Gamrot (26-4, 1 NC) will face undefeated Australian finisher Quillan Salkilld (12-1) in the lightweight main event of UFC Fight Night 284 at the Apex in Las Vegas on August 8.
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Oyarzabal on fire as Spain crushes Austria and advances to last 16 unbeaten
Mikkel Oyarzabal scored twice (36', 89') to guide Spain to a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 at Inglewood. La Roja, unbeaten and without conceding a goal, will face Portugal or Croatia in Dallas.
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Balogun scores and sees red to join Zidane and Ronaldinho in exclusive World Cup club
Folarin Balogun became only the fourth player in World Cup history to score and be sent off in the same knockout-stage game, netting the opener in the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina before receiving a red card for serious foul play in the 64th minute.
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Balogun suspended for USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium after World Cup red card
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round of 16 match against Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday after receiving a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. FIFA's disciplinary panel could extend the ban beyond the automatic one-game suspension.
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World Cup 2026 Round of 16 odds: France, Brazil and Argentina among heavy favourites
With the 2026 World Cup knockout stage taking shape, France are priced at -1800 to eliminate Paraguay, while Brazil (-245) face Norway and the USA meet Belgium in a near-even contest.
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Unbeaten Salkilld earns UFC Vegas 120 main event shot against ranked Gamrot
Quillan Salkilld, 5-0 in the UFC and riding four first-round finishes, gets his wish of a main event fight against No. 9 lightweight Mateusz Gamrot on August 8 at the Apex in Las Vegas.
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Tillman's stunning free kick seals USA's first World Cup knockout win in 24 years
Malik Tillman scored a Messi-esque free kick to put the USA 2-0 up against Bosnia and Herzegovina, securing the United States' first World Cup knockout round victory since 2002 despite playing 20 minutes with ten men.
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Unbeaten Thad Jean faces Shamil Musaev for vacant PFL welterweight title in Washington D.C.
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed an 11-bout card for July 25 at Carefirst Arena in Washington, D.C., headlined by a welterweight title fight between undefeated Thad Jean (11-0) and Shamil Musaev (18-1-1) for the throne vacated by retired champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov.
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Borthwick backs Pollock to thrive as South Africa name him 'public enemy number one'
England flanker Henry Pollock has been branded 'public enemy number one' by South African fans and former players ahead of Saturday's Test at Ellis Park, but head coach Steve Borthwick insists the 21-year-old will only shine brighter under the pressure.
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UK pubs granted 5am licence extension for England's World Cup clash with Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that pubs in England and Wales can stay open until 5am on Monday to show England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am BST at the Estadio Azteca.
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Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai against Yadong Song on August 29
Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) will face China's Yadong Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) in the main event of UFC Shanghai on August 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium, marking the UFC's first mainland China event in a year.
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Joe Cole blames Tottenham for world finally appreciating Kane's genius at World Cup
Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo took his 2026 World Cup tally to five goals, prompting former England midfielder Joe Cole to argue that Kane only earned global respect after leaving Tottenham for Bayern Munich.
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Shearer reverses hydration-break stance after England's comeback win over DR Congo
Alan Shearer, who previously dismissed FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks as 'nonsense', conceded they proved crucial for England after Thomas Tuchel used the first-half stoppage to reorganise his side in a 2-1 round-of-32 victory over DR Congo.
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