Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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FIFA defend disallowed Tah header as Nagelsmann calls Germany's World Cup exit a scandal
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has backed the VAR decision to rule out Jonathan Tah's late header against Paraguay, after Germany were knocked out on penalties in the round of 32 and coach Julian Nagelsmann branded the call a 'complete scandal'.
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Gyokeres salutes 'incredible' Mbappe after France end Sweden's World Cup run
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eliminated Sweden in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, ending Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres' tournament. Gyokeres praised Mbappe's masterclass but admitted Sweden could not sustain their defensive effort for 90 minutes.
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FIFA defends tightened goalkeeper-protection rules after disallowed goal ends Germany's World Cup
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has explained the stricter obstruction guidelines that led to Jonathan Tah's extra-time header being ruled out against Paraguay, a decision that ultimately sent Germany out of the World Cup on penalties.
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Super Rugby Pacific scraps lucky-loser system and adds two extra games for 2027
Super Rugby Pacific has overhauled its 2027 season format, eliminating the widely criticised lucky-loser playoff rule and expanding each team's schedule from 14 to 16 games across a 17-week competition window.
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17-year-old Mora becomes second-youngest starter in World Cup knockout history as Mexico face Ecuador
Gilberto Mora, 17, will make history when he starts Mexico's round of 32 clash against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday, becoming the second-youngest player ever to start a World Cup knockout match — behind only Pelé.
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Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup kickoff delayed by thunderstorms in Mexico City
Tuesday's Round of 32 World Cup clash between Mexico and Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back to 10 p.m. ET after heavy rain and active lightning warnings forced officials to delay the scheduled 9 p.m. ET start.
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Thunderstorms in Mexico City delay Mexico vs. Ecuador World Cup 2026 kick-off
Mexico's Round of 32 clash against Ecuador at Mexico City Stadium has been pushed back from its scheduled 9 p.m. ET start after heavy rain and active lightning warnings struck the venue. The exact duration of the delay remains unclear.
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Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup clash delayed by storms after fans target Ecuador hotel
Mexico and Ecuador's Round of 32 World Cup fixture at the Estadio Azteca has been pushed back from its 9pm local kick-off after thunderstorms struck Mexico City, compounding a night that saw Mexican fans set off fireworks and blast car horns outside the Ecuador squad's hotel.
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Mexico vs Ecuador kick-off delayed by thunderstorms in World Cup round of 32
Mexico and Ecuador's World Cup round of 32 match has been pushed back after thunderstorms struck the venue. The game had been scheduled to begin at 2am UK time.
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USA relaxed but wary as Bosnia threaten to end 12-match winless run against Europeans
The United States enter Wednesday's 2026 World Cup round of 32 in high spirits after topping Group D, but a 12-game winless streak against European opposition — including six defeats under Mauricio Pochettino — looms over their clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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Sportsbooks brace for USA liability as 91% of money backs them against Bosnia
American bettors are flooding sportsbooks with patriotic money ahead of the USA's Round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Caesars Sports reporting 91.4% of To Qualify wagers on the home nation.
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Williams backs Wallabies to end eight-year drought against Ireland in Sydney opener
Second-rower Jeremy Williams has declared the Wallabies full of belief ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Ireland at Allianz Stadium — a side Australia has not beaten since June 2018.
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Mbappe's sixth goal of the tournament drives France into World Cup last 16 with 3-0 rout of Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was instrumental as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe's brace takes him to 18 World Cup goals in total, moving him to within one of Lionel Messi's all-time record.
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Mbappe brace fires France past Sweden to set up Paraguay last-32 clash
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France dismantled Sweden 3-0 in New Jersey, with Les Bleus becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five consecutive World Cup fixtures.
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Mbappé reaches 18 World Cup goals to stand one shy of Messi's all-time record
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Sweden 3-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, lifting his career World Cup tally to 18 goals — one behind Lionel Messi's record of 19 — in just 18 appearances.
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New Zealand U20 survive lightning abandonment to set up Scotland clash at Junior World Championships
New Zealand were awarded a bonus-point win over Japan after a lightning storm forced the abandonment of their World Rugby Junior Championships opener in Kutaisi, Georgia. Coach Kane Jury has already identified Scotland's dangerous backline as the next threat.
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World Cup fever grips Mexico's cities, but cartel violence silences celebrations in the countryside
While Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey have embraced the 2026 World Cup with street parties and fan zones, residents in cartel-controlled regions such as Sinaloa and Michoacán are watching matches indoors, too fearful to celebrate publicly.
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Mbappe dedicates Sweden goal to Deschamps with embrace after manager's mother dies
Kylian Mbappe scored his fifth goal of the tournament against Sweden before running straight to Didier Deschamps for a hug, a gesture dedicated to the France manager who had just returned from his mother's funeral.
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Slavko Vincic to referee Mexico vs Ecuador in World Cup Round of 32
Slovenian official Slavko Vincic, who oversaw the 2024 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, will take charge of Mexico vs Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on Tuesday — his third match of the tournament.
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Williams sports black eye as Wallabies sharpen intensity before Ireland Nations Championship opener
Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams has been left with a black eye and grazed face after a training collision with Rob Valetini, as Australia ramp up preparations for their Nations Championship opener against Ireland on Saturday.
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