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Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in the 29th minute as Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time in the round of 32 at Miami Stadium on 3 July 2026. Cape Verde levelled twice before Diney Borges turned a Messi corner into his own net in the 111th minute to settle it.

The Australian Rugby League Commission has signed a $5.3 billion, seven-year broadcast agreement with Nine Entertainment, Foxtel Group and Sky NZ, the largest media rights deal in Australian sporting history.

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban on July 5, 2026, replacing it with a one-year probationary period under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, clearing the US striker for the Round of 16 against Belgium on July 7.

World Cup 2026 schedule, results, live knockout bracket, full group tables and the golden-boot race, with Australian kick-off times. Updated as matches finish.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 last 16, ending Ancelotti's reign and reaching a first quarter-final.

Australia beat England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup, with Beth Mooney's 64 sealing the chase.

The Bruins beat the Gamecocks 79-51 on Sunday, the third-largest margin in title game history, to claim the first championship in their program's NCAA era.

Michigan has claimed its second NCAA men's basketball national championship, beating UConn 69-63. Despite early shooting struggles, the Wolverines controlled the paint and capitalized on foul trouble to seal their first title since 1989.