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Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia meet at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 26 with both sides in need of a result to stay in World Cup 2026 contention. Cape Verde sit third in Group H on two points after draws against Spain and Uruguay, while Saudi Arabia are bottom with one point following a draw with Uruguay and a 4-0 loss to Spain. Three points here could lift either side into knockout qualification contention, depending on the other result in the group. Cape Verde are priced as narrow favorites at +142 with BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, with Saudi Arabia…
In September, Christian Mbilli will look to retain his WBC super-middleweight world title by defeating Canelo Alvarez. Canelo became the first undisputed champion in the history of the 168lb scene when he knocked out Caleb Plant in 2021, and became two-time undisputed by outpointing William Scull last year, winning back the IBF that he vacated shortly before. The Mexican superstar then met his match when an undefeated Crawford made an ambitious jump up to the division and decisioned Canelo at his own weight – that being one of boxing’s most iconic wins in recent years. Canelo has now landed an…
England fans were left frustrated as their side were held to a goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel’s side fortunate not to have a penalty given against them?The incident in question happened late in Tuesday’s game as Prince Adu charged into the box before Ezri Konsa came across and appeared to bring down the midfielder.No spot-kick was given – to the relief of England supporters, with replays showing Konsa had caught Adu on the knee and made no contact with the ball.The BBC pundits watching the game were largely in agreement that Konsa and England were fortunate not…
Egypt have emerged as one of the stories of the early stages of the 2026 World Cup after taking control of Group G. The Pharaohs returned to the World Cup this summer after missing out on qualification for the 2022 tournament. Drawn alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Iran, Egypt entered the competition knowing qualification for the knockout rounds was a realistic target. Their campaign began with a hard-fought draw against Belgium. That result immediately placed Egypt in a competitive position heading into their second group match. Attention then turned to a meeting with New Zealand in Vancouver. You scored out…
“If you’re going to get involved with Zuffa, you know what you’re getting yourself into,” Vargas said to Fight Hub TV. “You want to play at that playground, you know the rules of that playground.” Zuffa Boxing has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points in recent weeks. WBO president Gustavo Olivieri recently stated that Zuffa is currently ineligible to participate in purse bids, while questions remain about how fighters under the promotion will pursue traditional world titles if the company moves forward with its own system. Emiliano believes the situation is straightforward for any boxer considering signing with…
Jordan Pickford: The goalkeeper did not have a save to make and barely had the ball at his feet either as England pushed for the win. 5Reece James: Moved into midfield whenever the opportunity allowed in England’s build-up play as Ghana sat deep. Linked well with Noni Madueke and put in one good cross which none of the England attackers could reach in the first half. 6Marc Guehi: Came into the side in place of John Stones and showed his usual calmness. Played one particularly good pass through the lines to start an attack that ended with a Kane shot.…
Andy Robertson insisted that Scotland should be excited about their World Cup clash with Brazil, despite describing the five-time winners as “one of the best teams in the world”. Scotland face Brazil at Miami Stadium on Wednesday in their final Group C clash, with a point likely to be enough to secure their spot in the knockout stages of the competition. It would mark the first time that Scotland have gone beyond the group stages of a major tournament, though they come up against a side they have struggled against recently. Brazil are the team Scotland have faced most in international football…
As sharp-witted as his son is skilled, Derek “Bozy” Ennis was quick to retort to the question of what separates Jaron “Boots” Ennis, from boxing’s other top fighters.“He’s so special because he’s my son,” said the elder Ennis.Once the chuckling subsided, Bozy Ennis, who’ll corner his unbeaten former unified welterweight champion son in his Saturday night quest to become a unified super welterweight titlist versus champion Xander Zayas on DAZN pay-per-view from New York’s Barclays Center, delivered a seriously clear response.“He does so many things other fighters don’t; (he) has so many levels he can go to,” Ennis told BoxingScene…
Uruguay vs Spain predictions are generating significant interest ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group H decider on Friday, June 26 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (Zapopan), Mexico. Spain top the group with four points from two games; Uruguay sit second on two points and need at least a draw to secure progression. The match kicks off at 18:00 local time (UTC-6) and is live on Fox Sports in the United States. Spain are the heavy favorites in the Uruguay vs Spain betting odds, priced as short as -200 at leading operators, while Uruguay can be backed at +652. The…
Head coach Steve Clarke says Scotland have put plans in place to deal with any weather delays that might affect their crucial World Cup match with Brazil in Miami on Wednesday.The Scots know a draw in their final Group C match will all but guarantee passage into the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.Thunder storms are forecast for Miami and could cause the match to be paused.The Group I match between France and Iraq on Monday was halted for two hours due to lightning strikes in the area around the stadium in Philadelphia.”I think so far…