Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ecuador file formal complaint after Mexico fans stage overnight hotel siege before World Cup clash
Dozens of Mexican supporters gathered outside Ecuador's hotel in Mexico City from midnight, using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to deprive the squad of sleep. The Ecuadorian federation has filed a formal complaint with tournament organisers, citing a breach of fair play principles.
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South Korea players booed home at Incheon Airport after World Cup group-stage exit
South Korea's World Cup squad was met with jeers and angry protests at Incheon Airport on Tuesday after crashing out of the tournament in the group stage, with fans demanding coach Hong Myung-bo resign.
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Haaland's 86th-minute winner sends Norway past Ivory Coast and into World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland netted his fifth goal of the tournament in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil in New York.
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Haaland's 86th-minute strike sends Norway to first-ever World Cup round of 16
Erling Haaland scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 86th minute to seal a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, sending Norway to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time in their history.
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Mexico fans blast horns outside Ecuador's hotel to disrupt World Cup sleep
Dozens of Mexican supporters gathered outside Ecuador's hotel in Mexico City from midnight, using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to deprive the visiting squad of sleep ahead of their round-of-32 clash. Ecuador's football federation has since filed a formal complaint with tournament organisers.
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German chancellor draws Bild's fury after calling penalty exit 'thrilling' for the nation
Friedrich Merz praised Germany's 'team spirit' after their round-of-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties, but Bild's editor-in-chief fired back: 'Chancellor, I am not proud. I'm angry. I'm furious.'
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Garry predicts fourth-round finish over Makhachev to claim UFC welterweight title at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry has called his shot ahead of UFC 330, promising a fourth-round stoppage of lightweight champion Islam Makhachev on August 15 in Philadelphia — and vowing to end Makhachev's 16-fight win streak without leaving room for excuses.
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Tuchel faces right-back crisis as James and Quansah miss England's final World Cup training session
Reece James and Jarell Quansah were both absent from England's final training session ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel weighing up makeshift options at right-back.
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Undefeated prospect Zaynukov secures UFC debut against Rzepecki at Abu Dhabi on July 25
Magomed 'Chanco' Zaynukov will make his long-awaited UFC debut against fellow undefeated prospect Damian Rzepecki at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena, with both fighters carrying perfect records into the lightweight matchup.
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Cobey Fehr submits PFL debut opponent and reveals battle with opioid addiction
Cobey Fehr (4-0) submitted Daniel Bzdigian with a darce choke in under two minutes at PFL San Diego, then opened up in a post-fight interview about overcoming opioid addiction, suicidal thoughts, and arriving in Las Vegas with just $4 to his name.
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Iran accuse World Cup hosts of undermining fairness after visa denials and offside exit
Iran have strongly criticised their treatment at the 2026 World Cup, citing visa denials for 11 federation officials, a disputed offside call that ended their campaign, and a US official who publicly celebrated their elimination.
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Rodriguez targets Leon Edwards after UFC Belgrade, claims 'Rocky' dodged International Fight Week bout
Daniel Rodriguez has revealed he pushed for a fight with Leon Edwards at UFC 329 during International Fight Week, only for Edwards' camp to decline. The welterweight returns at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 against Uros Medic and plans to call out Edwards again if he wins.
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UFC veteran Trey Waters joins PFL for welterweight debut against Trukon Carson in Charlotte
Trey Waters, who went 2-1 in the UFC, has signed with Professional Fighters League and will face unbeaten regional prospect Trukon Carson in a welterweight bout at PFL's Summer Series event in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 7.
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Danny Makkelie to referee France vs Sweden at World Cup 2026 in New Jersey
Dutch official Danny Makkelie takes charge of the France vs Sweden round-of-32 tie at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 43-year-old, on his fourth major tournament, drew controversy at this World Cup after a disputed VAR call in the United States' opener.
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Manuel Neuer retires from international football again after Germany's World Cup penalty exit
Manuel Neuer, 40, has confirmed his second international retirement after Germany were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties at the World Cup. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who had been persuaded out of retirement to play the tournament, ends his international career with 128 caps.
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Hernandez trains with Strickland after being stopped by him in February upset
Anthony Hernandez, stopped by Sean Strickland in a third-round upset this past February, is now training alongside the new UFC middleweight champion as he prepares to headline UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues on Aug. 22.
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Mbappé fit and firing for France's World Cup round of 32 clash with Sweden
Kylian Mbappé is set to start for France against Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain has scored four goals in the group stage, making him France's all-time leading World Cup scorer.
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Scotland arrive in Argentina with 'an edge' for inaugural Nations Championship opener
Scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says Scotland are relishing the extra competitive stakes as they prepare to face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday, their first match of the new biennial Nations Championship.
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US Homeland Security chief boasts he 'danced' as Iran's controversial World Cup exit sealed
Markwayne Mullin, the US secretary of Homeland Security, said he 'maybe even danced a happy dance' after revoking Iran's visas and watching them exit the World Cup — a departure made more bitter by a VAR ruling that denied Iran a stoppage-time winner against Egypt.
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Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela to officiate Ivory Coast vs Norway World Cup round-of-32 clash
Jesus Valenzuela has been confirmed as the referee for Ivory Coast's meeting with Norway in the World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday. The Venezuelan has overseen 387 professional matches and brings experience from two previous World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
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