Jaron Ennis survives scare to stop Xander Zayas and unify 154lb titles in instant classic
Jaron Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in the seventh round to unify the WBA and WBO super-welterweight titles and become a two-division world champion. Ennis knocked Zayas down three times and survived a third-round crisis before referee Harvey Dock halted the bout at 1:49 of the seventh round.
Algeria and Austria both qualify for last 32 after dramatic injury-time goals
Algeria and Austria both scored injury-time goals in a 3-3 draw in Group J. Both teams advanced to the last 32 of the FIFA World Cup as a result of this match.
Messi comes off the bench to score as Argentina beat Jordan
Lionel Messi scored as a substitute to become the first FIFA World Cup player to score in seven consecutive matches. Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final Group J game.
DR Congo to face England in last 32 after Wissa stars in comeback win over Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa scored twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta to advance from the group stage. The DR Congo will face England in the round of 32.
Tuchel vows 'the bigger the game, the bigger England will be'
England defeated Panama 2-0 in a Group L match to advance to the World Cup knockout stages as group winners. Manager Thomas Tuchel stated that England will perform better in bigger games ahead.
'Superstar' Bellingham inspires England to victory over Panama and top spot in group
Jude Bellingham scored one goal and provided one assist to lead England to a 2-0 win over Panama that secured top spot in Group L. Harry Kane became England's all-time World Cup goalscorer during the match.
Wyatt-Hodge masterclass helps England send New Zealand packing at T20 World Cup
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored heavily to lead England to victory over New Zealand at the T20 World Cup, keeping England unbeaten in the tournament. The win eliminated the defending champion New Zealand team from the competition at The Oval.
Best teams out of the World Cup: How Iran, Uruguay, Scotland, South Korea missed 2026 knockout bracket
Iran, Uruguay, Scotland, and South Korea failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout bracket. Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Bosnia & Herzegovina advanced instead of some traditionally stronger teams.
FIFA World Cup schedule 2026: Complete match dates, times, team fixtures for soccer tournament
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will expand to 48 teams for the first time, jointly hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament represents a significant increase from the previous format that featured 32 competing nations.
2026 World Cup: Iran falls 1 spot short of knockout round after wild Algeria-Austria finish
Iran failed to advance to the knockout round after Algeria and Austria drew 3-3, with two goals scored in stoppage time. Team Melli finished fourth in their group, missing qualification by one position.
World Cup: Leverkusen's Palacios helps Argentina end group stage with perfect record
Exequiel Palacios made his first 2026 World Cup appearance in full, playing the entire match as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder completed Argentina's perfect group stage record with the victory.
Lionel Messi shines again as Argentina remain perfect, shift focus to World Cup Cinderella Cabo Verde
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the Copa América tournament as Argentina defeated their opponent in Arlington. Argentina will next face Cabo Verde in a round of 32 matchup in Miami.
Austria and Algeria into knock-outs after dramatic draw
Sasa Kalajdžić scored in the 94th minute to secure a 3-3 draw between Austria and Algeria in a World Cup match. Both teams advanced to the knockout stage despite the tie.
Maestro Messi scores again and breaks another record in the process
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup as Argentina defeated Jordan 3-1. He became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games.
Ranking the 2026 World Cup teams remaining 1-32, from best (France) to worst (Algeria)
France ranks first among the 32 remaining teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, while Algeria ranks last in the standings. The knockout stage determines which teams become World Cup legends.
Alphonso Davies returns as Canada approach World Cup moment of destiny
Alphonso Davies returned to training and will play in Canada's last-32 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday after missing earlier games due to injury. The Bayern Munich player last played at the same Los Angeles stadium in March and aims to help Canada advance from the tournament's knockout stage.
DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan in their final group match to secure a World Cup knockout spot for the first time in their history. They will face England in the last-32 round after overcoming a deficit during the game.
Kane becomes England's top World Cup scorer - and now chases other greats
Harry Kane scored his 12th World Cup goal against Panama, becoming England's all-time leading World Cup scorer. Kane now pursues records held by other international football greats.
DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 with Yoane Wissa scoring twice, qualifying for the World Cup last 32 for the first time. They will face England next after recording their first World Cup victory.
Ageless Luka Modric guides Croatia's next generation past Ghana and into the World Cup knockout round
Luka Modric led Croatia to victory over Ghana, advancing the team to the World Cup knockout round. The squad combined experienced players with younger talent to secure their progression in the tournament.
Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England topped their World Cup group as required. Phil McNulty argues they must significantly improve their performance to have any chance of winning the tournament.
Tuchel worried about England's right-back situation
Jarell Quansah has become the latest English right-back to sustain an injury, adding to ongoing concerns at the position. Thomas Tuchel expressed worry about England's right-back situation due to this developing crisis.
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach after elimination from World Cup 2026
Steve Clarke resigned as Scotland's head coach within an hour of the country's World Cup 2026 elimination, despite signing a four-year contract extension before the tournament. Clarke, who coached Scotland since 2019 and led them to the 2021 and 2024 European Championships, had taken the team to their first World Cup in 28 years.
England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners
England defeated Panama 2-0 with goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to qualify for the World Cup last 32. Thomas Tuchel's team secured top position in Group L with this victory.
'A confident group' - England race into semis bursting with belief
England advanced to the World Cup semi-final with increased confidence under coach Charlotte Edwards. Edwards stated the team has "never been more confident" entering this stage of the tournament.
Venus 'can't wait' to play doubles with Serena
Venus Williams expressed eagerness to play doubles with Serena at Wimbledon, where the sisters have won six titles together. The pair will compete in that event at the tournament.
Two wickets in three deliveries for England's Bell!
Lauren Bell took two wickets in three deliveries for England against New Zealand in an ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. Sophie Devine was dismissed for 30 runs during this bowling spell.
Delon earns invites to majors and Augusta with 'amazing' Women's Amateur win
Valentine Delon won the Women's Amateur Championship with a 3&1 victory, earning invitations to four of the next five major championships. The 18-hole match final took place at Muirfield, including an invitation to compete at Augusta.
Hamilton hopeful of finding strategy to beat Mercedes in Austrian GP
Ferrari won back-to-back races and hopes strategy differences can help them beat Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton acknowledges defeating Mercedes will be difficult in Austria.
Rashford and Saka start in England's final group game against Panama
Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka started for England in their final Group L match against Panama at the World Cup. England faced Panama in this group stage game with live coverage provided on 5 Live.