Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Espen Eskas to referee Ronaldo vs Modric in World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto
Norwegian official Espen Eskas will take charge of Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, a World Cup Round of 32 tie that could mark the final appearance for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric at the tournament.
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Spain face Austria in World Cup last-16 decider after slow group-stage start
Spain take on Austria at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles needing a win to secure a place in the World Cup round of 16, having recovered from a goalless draw with Cape Verde to beat Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
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England fans face £27,000 resale prices for World Cup last-16 clash at Azteca
Tickets for England's World Cup last-16 tie against co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca are fetching up to $36,000 (£27,300) on Fifa's resale platform, after Harry Kane's late winner secured a 2-1 victory over DR Congo.
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Keylock's 18-point haul fires England U20s into winner-takes-all clash with Argentina
Finn Keylock kicked 18 points as England U20s ran in ten tries to demolish illness-hit USA 68-40 at the Avchala Stadium, setting up a decisive Pool A decider against Argentina at the World Rugby U20 Championship.
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Nurmagomedov faces Song Yadong in bantamweight title eliminator at UFC Shanghai
Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong will headline UFC Shanghai on August 29, with the winner expected to move into contention for the bantamweight title. Nurmagomedov steps in after his original opponent, David Martinez, withdrew through injury.
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DR Congo coach Desabre learned of father's death hours before near-upset against England
Sebastien Desabre received news of his father's passing just hours before DR Congo's 2-1 World Cup Round of 32 defeat to England in Atlanta — a match in which his side led for over an hour and came agonisingly close to a historic upset.
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Mbappé blazes at 2026 World Cup: six goals and fury from Real Madrid supporters
Author of six goals and two assists in four matches with France, Kylian Mbappé is irritating sections of the Madrid press and supporters, who criticize him for delivering far superior performances for France than those shown in La Liga.
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Sweden's Glenn Nyberg to referee Spain vs Austria in World Cup Round of 32
Glenn Nyberg, the Swedish referee who sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying last November, will take charge of Spain's Round of 32 clash against Austria at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Tandy insists Wales match fees dispute leaves 'no hangover' ahead of Fiji opener
Head coach Steve Tandy says Wales players can 'wholeheartedly focus' on Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Fiji after a last-minute match fees dispute between the WRU and Welsh Rugby Players' Association was resolved on Wednesday evening.
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Referee Claus faces sack calls after red card ruins Balogun's World Cup knockout display
Brazilian official Raphael Claus sent off United States striker Folarin Balogun in the second half of a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, sparking widespread outrage. Balogun, who scored the opener, will now miss the round of 16 clash against Belgium.
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Yemen's National League returns after a decade of silence as ceasefire holds
Professional football has returned to Yemen for the first time since 2014, as a 2022 ceasefire allowed the revival of the National League. Hundreds gathered in Sanaa to watch teams from Houthi-controlled and Saudi-backed territories compete in a rare symbol of national unity.
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Pollock named on bench as Borthwick reshuffles England XV to face Springboks at Ellis Park
Henry Pollock starts on the bench as Steve Borthwick names his England side to face South Africa in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday, with George Furbank returning at full-back and Jamie George taking the captaincy in Maro Itoje's absence.
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Kane's brace rescues England as Tuchel's side edge DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta
England survived a first-half scare at the Atlanta Stadium on 2 July, coming from a goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32. Harry Kane headed and then struck a late winner to send Thomas Tuchel's side into the last 16.
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Cherki's frustration with Deschamps explained by personal ordeal
A video showing Rayan Cherki appearing to push away Didier Deschamps after France's 3-0 victory over Sweden in the World Cup sparked speculation. The reason is not sporting.
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Latsha named permanent Springbok Women captain as South Africa host USA at Ellis Park
Babalwa Latsha has been confirmed as the permanent captain of the Springbok Women, succeeding the retired Nolusindiso Booi ahead of Saturday's Test against the USA at Ellis Park. The 41st cap for Latsha makes her South Africa's most-capped tighthead prop.
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England's comeback win over DR Congo draws 16.3m viewers, BBC's biggest audience of 2025
England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup 2026, sealed by a Harry Kane double in Atlanta, attracted a peak of 16.3 million BBC viewers — the broadcaster's largest audience of the year so far.
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Finn Russell ruled out injured as Tom Jordan starts Scotland's Nations Championship opener against Argentina
Bristol fly-half Tom Jordan steps in at number 10 after Finn Russell was omitted from Gregor Townsend's match-day squad with a calf injury. Scotland face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday, with Pierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings both set to earn their 50th caps.
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Petkovic faces his former Switzerland side as Algeria target first World Cup knockout win
Vladimir Petkovic, who guided Switzerland for seven years and took them to a first European Championship quarterfinal, now faces his old players as Algeria's coach in the World Cup round of 32 in Vancouver on Thursday.
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Luca Zidane recalled to Algeria goal for knockout clash against Switzerland
Dropped after two poor group-stage performances, Luca Zidane is set to return to the Algeria goal for the Round of 16 match against Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup on Friday, according to manager Vladimir Petkovic.
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Gordon compares Kane to Messi after England captain rescues World Cup campaign against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to overturn a 1-0 deficit against DR Congo and send England into the last 16, where they face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Assist-maker Anthony Gordon said Kane's consistency puts him in company with Lionel Messi.
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