Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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2026 World Cup: Eight third-place spots up for grabs as group stage reaches its climax
For the first time in World Cup history, the eight best third-place finishers across 12 groups will advance to the Round of 32. With 12 teams competing for those spots, the race heading into the final matchday on June 23 is one of the tournament's most compelling storylines.
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Ronaldo scores twice to become first player to score in six World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday, becoming the first player in history to score at six separate World Cup tournaments.
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Henry reverses Ronaldo criticism after two goals and an assist steer Portugal to 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan
Thierry Henry had questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's selfishness after Portugal's opening draw with DR Congo, but the 41-year-old answered with two goals and an assist in a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026, earning a public reversal from the former France striker.
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Ronaldo's brace against Uzbekistan puts him in World Cup 2026 golden boot race with Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics with two goals against Uzbekistan to enter the World Cup 2026 golden boot standings, where Lionel Messi leads on five goals ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland on four.
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Ronaldo scores at record sixth World Cup as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history by scoring at a sixth different tournament as Portugal swept aside Uzbekistan 5-0 in Houston on Tuesday, launching their 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion.
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Injured on both ankles, Strong fights through pain to reach TUF 34 semifinals
Christian Strong revealed he injured both ankles before The Ultimate Fighter 34 began, yet still earned a dominant decision win over Marlon Jones to advance to the bantamweight semifinals — telling producers he would compete 'with one f*cking leg' if necessary.
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Ronaldo scores twice and sets World Cup record as Portugal demolish Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cups as Portugal swept aside Uzbekistan 5-0, with his brace taking his international tally to 145 goals — a response to Lionel Messi's record-breaking night 24 hours earlier.
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Egypt's Trezeguet and Zico complete the full A-to-Z goalscorer alphabet at the 2026 World Cup
Two goals from Egypt's Trezeguet and Mostafa Zico against New Zealand on Sunday gave the 2026 World Cup a goalscorer for every letter of the alphabet — a milestone no previous World Cup has achieved.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record with brace against Austria
Lionel Messi surpassed Miroslav Klose as the men's World Cup's all-time leading scorer after netting twice against Austria on 22 June, taking his tournament tally to 18 goals. Kylian Mbappé, level with Klose on 16, is closing fast.
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Ronaldo scores twice and breaks World Cup record as Portugal lead Uzbekistan 3-0 at half-time
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace inside the first half to become the first player to score in six different World Cups, with Portugal dominant at 3-0. Gary Neville credited full-backs Cancelo and Mendes for supplying the service Ronaldo needed.
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Ronaldo scores at sixth World Cup to break all-time record as Portugal beat Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cups, netting inside six minutes as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan in their 2026 group stage opener. Nuno Mendes added a second shortly after.
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Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan eliminated as World Cup group stage reaches crunch point
Four nations have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing their opening two group games, while several others — including Senegal and Iraq — remain on the brink heading into the decisive final round of fixtures.
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England can seal World Cup knockout spot against Ghana under FIFA's new tie-breaker rules
A win over Ghana on Tuesday would put England on six points and virtually guarantee progression from World Cup 2026 Group L. FIFA's new head-to-head tie-breaker rule, replacing overall goal difference as the primary separator, reshapes the permutations for all four teams.
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Ronaldo scores in sixth World Cup to set record a day after Messi did the same
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in World Cup history to score in six editions of the tournament, netting inside six minutes for Portugal against Uzbekistan in Houston. The milestone came just one day after Lionel Messi also appeared in his sixth World Cup.
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Unbeaten Mesquita calls out Perez after third straight UFC finish
Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita improved to 8-0 in MMA with a finish of Melissa Mullins at UFC Fight Night 279, then immediately targeted Argentinian contender Ailin Perez, citing disrespect and a natural Brazil-Argentina rivalry.
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Commentator loses World Cup credentials after expletive rant over Almiron's mouth-covering red card
Paraguayan broadcaster Jorge Chipi Vera has been stripped of his FIFA World Cup accreditation after calling referee and FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'thieves' live on air, following Miguel Almiron's controversial dismissal against Turkey.
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Three-fight winner Orolbai faces Wells at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Myktybek Orolbai, riding a three-fight winning streak that includes finishes of Jack Hermansson and Tofiq Musayev, has been booked against Jeremiah Wells in a welterweight bout at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Erasmus likens England's Pollock to Kolisi ahead of Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has compared 21-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, calling his recent output 'exceptional' as the two sides prepare to meet at Ellis Park on 5 July.
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Oliveira demands Gaethje rematch after unified lightweight title win: 'The fight the world wants to see'
Charles Oliveira has publicly called for a rematch with newly unified lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, citing their controversial 2022 encounter in which Oliveira submitted Gaethje but was stripped of the title for missing weight.
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Former Bellator champion Mix targets Rizin bantamweight title after three-fight skid
Patrick 'Patchy' Mix returns to bantamweight at Rizin 54 on August 11 to face Shoko Sato, looking to snap a three-fight losing streak and revive his career following his UFC release.
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