Lionel Messi was denied both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Ferran Torres scored a 106th-minute winner to ensure that the European champions won their second title. Rodri was awarded the prize after being key to Spain’s success in the …

Argentina could face additional disciplinary proceedings following the brawl that marred the end of their World Cup final defeat to Spain. Leandro Paredes was sent off after the final whistle after clashing with Spain’s Eric Garcia and Gavi while Nahuel Molina appeared to take a swing at Spain captain Rodri. Fifa will investigate the post-match scenes before deciding whether to …

Jannik Sinner has won the Wimbledon men’s title for a second straight year, downing Alexander Zverev in four sets on Monday morning (AEST). The Italian world No.1 dropped the first set to his German rival but took the match 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 to claim the coveted silverware. Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning championship point against Alexander Zverev. Zverev appeared bothered by …

Spain has beaten Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres coming off the bench to score the winner in extra time against 10-man Argentina. Torres’s goal came at the start of the second period of extra time, after a furiously tense final at the New York/New Jersey stadium in Meadowlands ended goalless after 90 minutes. The …

A World Cup campaign that brought Australians together across cultures, languages and backgrounds For a few unforgettable weeks, the Socceroos gave Australia something more than football. They gave the nation a shared experience — one that crossed cultural, social and generational boundaries. From cafés and pubs to living rooms, community centres and public spaces, Australians gathered to watch their national …

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin described the rule behind Breel Embolo sending off as “unacceptable” after Argentina scored twice in extra time to win 3-1 ​in their World Cup quarterfinal. Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute. It came 5 minutes after Dan Ndoye had cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister’s early opener, with Switzerland appearing …

Linda Nosková survived missing five match points to outlast compatriot Karolína Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win a maiden grand slam title as she extended the Czech Republic’s remarkable Wimbledon success story. Nosková’s triumph on the historic lawns of south-west London made her the third Czech woman to capture the Wimbledon title in four years and continued a run of …

Lionel Messi has guided Argentina to an incredible comeback win against Egypt, coming back from 2-0 down to steal a 3-2 win at the death. Messi missed a first half penalty as Egypt led 2-0 with little over 10 minutes remaining after goals to Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko in each half. Egypt also had a goal ruled out for …

Irankunda’s wonderful run and finish gave Australia a lead at half-time, before Metcalfe matched him with a fine solo effort to confirm the result as the Socceroos’ defence held firm. The 20-year-old Irankunda was named the Player of the Match for his tremendous World Cup debut. Nestory Irankunda (right) was named the Player of the Match after giving the Socceroos …

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a second defeat in three matches as she was beaten by Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open third round. The Belarusian missed six match points in a quarter-final loss to Hailey Baptiste at the Madrid Open on 28 April in what was just her second defeat of the year. And just 11 days later, Sabalenka’s French …