Match results

Neymar available off the bench as Brazil face Japan in World Cup round of 32

Neymar remains without a start at the 2026 World Cup but is available from the bench as Brazil take on Japan in the round of 32 on Thursday in Houston. The forward returned from a calf injury in the group-stage finale against Scotland, playing 14 minutes.

Aspinall and Moicano back Pereira in growing backlash against referee Herb Dean

Tom Aspinall and Renato 'Moicano' Carneiro have publicly sided with Alex Pereira in criticising referee Herb Dean, pointing to a series of incidents — including Sharabutdin Magomedov's repeated hair grabs at UFC Baku — as evidence of damaging officiating failures.

FIFA dismiss match-fixing claims over Algeria and Austria's dramatic 3-3 World Cup draw

FIFA will not investigate allegations that Algeria and Austria engineered their 3-3 draw to ensure both teams advanced from their World Cup group, despite Austria's 96th-minute equaliser prompting widespread suspicion.

Ireland vs Israel Nations League clash moved behind closed doors in Serbia amid boycott calls

Republic of Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel will be played behind closed doors at the TSC Arena in Bačka Topola, Serbia on 4 October, the FAI confirmed. The relocation follows widespread calls for a boycott of the match over Israel's military actions in Gaza.

McGregor taunts Mayweather on social media as UFC 329 return draws near

Conor McGregor took an unprompted dig at Floyd Mayweather this week, reacting to a 2018 cage-walk video with a laughing emoji. The Irishman faces Max Holloway at welterweight in his first UFC bout since breaking his leg in 2021.

Packer scores twice and lifts trophy in perfect Saracens farewell before Harlequins move

Marlie Packer ended her nine-year Saracens career in style, crossing the whitewash twice as the North London side demolished Trailfinders Women 52-14 to claim their fourth Premiership Women's Rugby title at the Twickenham Stoop.

BBC confirms England vs DR Congo World Cup tie will air on BBC One after scheduling confusion

Italian referee Maurizio Mariani to take charge of Brazil vs Japan in Houston

Maurizio Mariani of Italy has been confirmed as the referee for Brazil's round of 32 clash against Japan at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday. The 44-year-old has officiated two matches at the tournament so far, issuing four yellow cards and no reds.

Sainz concedes Williams lacks pace and reliability after Austrian retirement

Carlos Sainz retired from the Austrian Grand Prix with an electrical failure and admitted Williams 'don't have reliability, don't have pace, don't have a car capable of scoring points', with the team sitting eighth and on just 11 points in 2026.

Zackary leaves Trailfinders after PWR Final defeat but keeps club future open

USA flanker Kate Zackary has departed Ealing Trailfinders Women after captaining them to the PWR Final, where Saracens ran out 52-14 winners. The 36-year-old is now focused on earning her 50th cap for the USA Eagles against South Africa.

Springboks could lose world number one ranking on Nations Championship opening weekend

South Africa's 3.61-point lead at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings is under threat this weekend, but only if England beat the Springboks at Ellis Park and New Zealand defeat France by more than 15 points simultaneously.

New UFC champion Gaethje eyes McGregor fight after stunning Topuria upset

Justin Gaethje, the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion following his victory over Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House event, has expressed strong interest in fighting Conor McGregor and plans to attend UFC 329 to watch McGregor face Max Holloway.

Topuria was 'fighting blind' from round one, says Dvalishvili after Gaethje defeat

Merab Dvalishvili claims Ilia Topuria suffered an eye poke in the first round of his UFC lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje, leaving him visually impaired for most of the fight. Dvalishvili insists Topuria will return stronger and reclaim the belt.

Hamilton dismisses Verstappen's penalty call after fierce Austrian GP wheel-to-wheel battle

Lewis Hamilton defended his lap 11 move on Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring, saying 'you don't expect to go around the outside of a champion' after Verstappen demanded a penalty over team radio. No action was taken by the stewards.

Ronaldo's mother sends pride message as son becomes first to score in six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Maria Dolores has publicly praised her son after the 41-year-old scored a brace against Uzbekistan to become the first player in history to score at six World Cups, surpassing Eusébio's Portugal record in the process.

Stade Bordelais dethrone unbeaten Romagnat to seal Elite 1 four-peat

Stade Bordelais claimed a fourth consecutive AXA Elite 1 title on Sunday, beating a previously once-beaten ASM Romagnat 22-10 at Biarritz's Stade Aguilera — completing a historic run in French women's club rugby.

Alan Sugar accuses Roy Keane of wearing a wig during England's World Cup win over Panama

Sir Alan Sugar sparked a social media debate after posting on X that Roy Keane appeared to be wearing a wig during ITV's coverage of England's victory over Panama, drawing a mix of agreement and disbelief from users.

Erasmus eyes double milestone as Kolbe and Willemse reach 50 caps against England

Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse are both set to earn their 50th Test caps when South Africa open their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday 4 July.

Messi's record-breaking group stage heroics hand Argentina a psychological burden

Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of World Cup 2026 to help Argentina seal a perfect nine-point group stage, but Argentina's leading sports publication warns that no nation with a flawless group record has lifted the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

Hamilton and Verstappen reignite rivalry with breathtaking Austrian Grand Prix duel

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen delivered one of the race's standout moments at the Austrian Grand Prix, trading positions in a multi-lap battle that drew widespread praise from fans and reignited memories of their fierce championship rivalry.