Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Kane and England face Ghana knowing victory seals top spot in Group L
England meet Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Boston on Tuesday with first place in World Cup Group L at stake. Harry Kane's side beat Croatia 4-2 in their opener, while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 through a 95th-minute Caleb Yirenkyi strike.
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Iran must beat Egypt to keep USA clash alive at 2026 World Cup
Iran sit second in Group G after draws against New Zealand and Belgium, and must beat Egypt on Saturday to have any chance of a politically charged Round of 16 meeting with the already-qualified USMNT.
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Olise delivers second assist and within reach of historic France record
By providing another assist for Kylian Mbappé against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, Michael Olise has equalled Alain Giresse and Théo Hernandez. He can become the first player in France's history to record an assist in all three opening matches of the same World Cup.
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Favorable refereeing for Argentina: Mac Allister and Martinez spared against Austria
Argentina beat Austria 2-0, but the world champions' victory was overshadowed once again by controversial refereeing decisions: a foul by Mac Allister before the opening goal and a rough gesture by Lautaro Martinez went unpunished.
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Algeria snatch late winner from corners to deny Jordan and revive World Cup last-32 hopes
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara, with substitute Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri both scoring from corners in the second half. The victory sets up a decisive Group J clash with Austria for second place behind Argentina.
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Lumumba Vea arrives in Guadalajara to support DR Congo against Colombia
Absent from the draw against Portugal (1-1), the emblematic supporter of the Leopards Lumumba Vea has joined Guadalajara after overcoming health restrictions linked to the Ebola epidemic. DR Congo face Colombia on June 24.
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Haaland concedes France victory in advance and predicts World Cup title
Qualified for the round of 16 after two wins, Norway faces France on Friday in the group stage. Erling Haaland expects defeat and even sees France winning the entire tournament.
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Partey set to face England at World Cup after Canada visa ban kept him from opener
Thomas Partey will make his 2026 World Cup debut against England in Boston on Tuesday, having missed Ghana's opening win over Panama after Canada rejected his visa application. The former Arsenal midfielder is awaiting trial on rape and sexual assault charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
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Messi breaks 17-goal World Cup record as Mbappé and Haaland each score twice
Lionel Messi became the first man to score 17 World Cup goals during Argentina's win over Austria on June 22, while Kylian Mbappé netted twice for France against Iraq and Erling Haaland did the same for Norway against Senegal.
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Haaland scores twice as Norway edge Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland took his World Cup tally to four goals with a brace against Senegal, steering Norway to a nervy 3-2 victory at New York New Jersey Stadium that secured their place in the round of 32.
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Messi breaks Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record as FIFA strips journalist of credentials
Lionel Messi netted twice against Austria to claim the outright World Cup goalscoring record with his 17th tournament goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Off the pitch, FIFA revoked a Paraguayan broadcaster's accreditation after a live on-air rant targeting the referee and Gianni Infantino.
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Sarr's late goal against Norway hands France top of group
By scoring in added time against Norway (2-3 defeat), Ismaïla Sarr inadvertently propelled France to the top of their group on goal difference, ahead of a decisive final match between the two nations.
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Ivory Coast Stunned by Germany in Added Time, Qualification in Jeopardy
Leading 1-0 until the 68th minute, the Elephants conceded two goals late in the match against Germany (2-1) and now face a precarious path to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Mbappé Confronts Groundstaff at World Cup, Then Explains Himself
During the lengthy storm delay in France's match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappé called out the groundstaff tasked with clearing water from the pitch, sparking backlash on social media. The France captain provided his explanation after the match.
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Tchouameni ruled out against Iraq with adductor injury, Koné steps in
Hampered by an adductor problem, Aurélien Tchouameni missed France's second match against Iraq (3-0). His replacement Manu Koné delivered a convincing midfield performance.
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Mbappé joins Klose at 16 World Cup goals and propels France into last 16
With a brace against Iraq (3-0), Kylian Mbappé reaches 16 goals in World Cup history, equalling Germany's Miroslav Klose. France secures a place in the last 16 on matchday two.
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Deschamps turns up the heat at half-time as France crush Iraq 3-0
Unsatisfied despite Mbappé's opening goal, Didier Deschamps gave his players a dressing-down at half-time against Iraq. France won 3-0 and qualified for the next stage of the competition in their second match.
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France beat Iraq 3-0, but VAR controversy over disputed Upamecano penalty mars victory
France qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Iraq in the group stage, but an early controversial incident involving Upamecano that was not replayed on screen has sparked debate.
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Portuguese fans drop Ronaldo from starting XI to face Uzbekistan
After Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, a majority of A Bola newspaper readers prefer to see Gonçalo Ramos start instead of Cristiano Ronaldo against Uzbekistan.
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Keane dismisses England's praise of Tuchel half-time talk as overblown after Croatia win
Roy Keane has pushed back on the widespread acclaim for Thomas Tuchel's half-time team talk after England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, arguing that motivating players at the interval is simply a manager's basic job.
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