Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Henderson becomes first player to feature in four World Cups as England top Group L
Jordan Henderson made history as a late substitute in England's 2-0 win over Panama on Saturday, becoming the first player to appear at four World Cups. The 36-year-old midfielder, whose tournament debut came in 2014, says England's focus now turns to the knockout stages.
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Joao Pinheiro to referee South Africa vs Canada in World Cup round of 32
Portugal's Joao Pinheiro has been appointed referee for South Africa vs Canada at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the opening fixture of the 2026 World Cup knockout stage. The 38-year-old is making his first appearance at a major international tournament.
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Wolff credits Verstappen himself, not Red Bull's upgrade, for Austria podium threat
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen's mastery of the Red Bull Ring — where he has won five times — was the primary reason Red Bull emerged as the main challenger in Austria, rather than the major upgrade the team brought to Spielberg.
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Hamilton and Leclerc slide out of contention as Ferrari's tyre woes wreck Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both fell out of podium contention at the Austrian Grand Prix after unmanageable rear tyre degradation forced Ferrari into damage-limitation mode. Hamilton slipped to a three-stop strategy that never worked, while Leclerc tumbled from second to eighth.
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Antonelli recovers to third in Austria after chaotic opening laps cost him more
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third at the Austrian Grand Prix despite going off the track three times in the opening two laps, dropping to fifth before staging a recovery drive at the Red Bull Ring.
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Aliskerov outpoints Ferreira at UFC Baku and calls for a marquee name in Abu Dhabi
Ikram Aliskerov earned a unanimous decision over Brunno Ferreira at UFC Baku on Saturday and immediately called for a high-profile opponent at the UFC's October card in Abu Dhabi, telling the promotion he will fight anyone they suggest.
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Yakhyaev floors Walker in 8 seconds at UFC Baku and targets top-10 light heavyweight bouts
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev delivered one of the quickest finishes in UFC history, knocking out Julius Walker in just 8 seconds at UFC Baku on Friday to earn a $100,000 performance bonus. The undefeated 25-year-old is now calling for top-10 opposition.
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Verstappen credits Red Bull's Austria upgrades but blames rear-axle issues for missing first 2026 win
Max Verstappen finished on the podium at the Austrian Grand Prix — his best result of 2026 — but revealed rear-axle handling problems in the second half of the race cost him a genuine shot at beating George Russell's Mercedes.
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Magomedov survives early knockdown to outwork Pereira at UFC Baku
Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov was dropped by a right hand in the opening round but recovered to dominate Michel Pereira over the final two rounds, earning a unanimous decision victory in the UFC Baku co-main event on Saturday.
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Mbemba warns England that DR Congo will be ready for Atlanta World Cup showdown
DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba has put England on notice ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Congo, who recorded their first ever World Cup win by beating Uzbekistan, face England after Gareth Southgate's side topped their group with a 2-0 victory over Panama.
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Russell ends Austrian GP drought with commanding win as Wolff hails his "cold-blooded" drive
George Russell converted pole position into a dominant victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, ending a winless run since the season-opener in Australia. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised the 28-year-old's composure and tyre management throughout the race.
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Russell's Austrian GP win cuts Antonelli's championship lead to 40 points
George Russell claimed his second victory of the 2026 season at the Austrian Grand Prix, trimming Kimi Antonelli's drivers' championship lead to 40 points. Max Verstappen's runner-up finish was his best result of the year, while Mercedes extended their constructors' advantage to nearly 100 points over Ferrari.
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Fiziev dismisses UFC's Meta AI rankings as 'elephant sh*t' after knockout win in Baku
Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres in the UFC Baku main event on Saturday, then used his post-fight platform to publicly condemn the promotion's new Meta AI rankings system, which had left him outside the top 15 heading into the fight.
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Russell holds off Verstappen at Red Bull Ring to end his 2026 drought
George Russell converted pole into victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, crossing the line 1.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen to claim his first win since Melbourne. Team-mate Kimi Antonelli completed the podium after a race of intense wheel-to-wheel battles.
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England's World Cup 2026 knockout path revealed: DR Congo first, then Mexico, Brazil and Argentina
Thomas Tuchel's England topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama and will face DR Congo in Atlanta on 1 July. Victory there sets up a potential run through Mexico, Brazil and Argentina to reach the final.
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Selknam supply 32 of 37 as Chile name Nations Cup squad for July window
Pablo Lemoine has named Chile's 37-man squad for the July 2026 Nations Cup window, with 32 players drawn from Super Rugby Americas franchise Selknam. Racing 92 hooker Diego Escobar returns after missing the Cóndores' 34-19 defeat to Italy.
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Kane breaks Lineker's 36-year England record with header as Lineker jokes: 'Shut the f*** up'
Harry Kane's 67th-minute header against Panama at the 2026 World Cup was his 11th goal at the tournament, surpassing Gary Lineker's record of 10 that had stood since 1990. Lineker responded with a joking on-air outburst before offering sincere congratulations.
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England face DR Congo as World Cup last-32 fixtures confirmed after group stage
The World Cup knockout stage is set after the group phase concluded, with England — who topped their group by beating Panama — facing DR Congo on Wednesday. France, Argentina and Mexico were the only sides to finish with perfect records.
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England top Group L at World Cup 2026 with 2-0 win over Panama — and face Senegal next
Thomas Tuchel's England sealed top spot in Group L with a 2-0 victory over Panama in East Rutherford, setting up a round-of-32 meeting with Senegal — though DR Congo could yet take that slot.
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England face DR Congo in round of 32 after FIFA expands World Cup to 48 teams
England will contest a round of 32 fixture for the first time in their history after FIFA's expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams added an extra knockout round. Thomas Tuchel's side topped Group L with a 2-0 win over Panama, though a defensive injury to Jarell Quansah has added concern.
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