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Haaland has now scored in each of his past 13 competitive appearances for Norway, claiming 25 goals in that run.Yes, that included filling his boots against Moldova, Israel and Estonia. But Haaland also scored twice in the 4-1 thrashing of Italy to seal Norway’s qualification for a first major tournament since Euro 2000.Then, at the World Cup, he scored twice to tame the Iraqi threat, before two more to edge Norway past Senegal.He was rested against France – denying the world a match-up between him and Kylian Mbappe – but was unsurprisingly returned to the XI for the last 32…
Ivory Coast and Norway meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on June 30 in a World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout tie that carries genuine upside for both sides. Norway enter as the narrower favorites at +105 with leading operators, while Ivory Coast are available at +285. This is the first World Cup meeting between the two nations, and both are chasing territory they have never previously reached at this tournament. Norway won eight from eight in UEFA qualifying, scoring 37 goals and conceding just five, with Erling Haaland the central force throughout that campaign. Ivory Coast qualified automatically…
“I feel like Ennis, he was tired too,” Berlanga said to Fight Hub TV. “I feel like he gassed out quick, maybe from overtraining in camp and stuff. He didn’t look like himself as far as conditioning-wise. It looked like he was real tired.” Berlanga admitted he had never seen Ennis hurt the way he was when Zayas landed a series of clean right hands in the third round. “It was a lot of things that was going through my mind,” Berlanga continued. “I’m like, ‘Damn.’ Because I never seen Boots hurt like that. He was hurt. And not just…
Wimbledon is, for many, the highlight of a British sporting summer, with those flocking to SW19 – or following elsewhere – desperate to cheer home players to victory.But 15 of the 19 Britons have lost already this year – the highest number of first-round exits since 1988 and the highest percentage of defeats since 2013.Home hopes were, of course, not helped by Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu – the pair with the most pedigree – pulling out because of injury.”There have been some tough draws, but it certainly doesn’t look good,” British stalwart Dan Evans, who was not given a…
Terence Crawford remains unconvinced that Jaron Ennis is the real deal, naming a world champion who would pose a genuine threat to his title reign. The 29-year-old became a two-division unified champion last week, dethroning Xander Zayas with a seventh-round stoppage to claim the WBO and WBA super-welterweight titles in New York. While it was a largely dominant performance, ‘Boots’ did encounter the odd moment of bother, particularly when he seemed troubled by a third-round right hand. To his credit, though, the flashy stylist was able to recover and eventually halted his man with a third knockdown. In doing so,…
It is not only their devastating finishing about which France’s World Cup rivals should be concerned.The spirit and unity of this exceptionally talented Les Bleus team should also worry the remaining sides left in the tournament – and it was on full display during Tuesday’s 3-0 dismantling of Sweden.After Kylian Mbappe’s superbly crafted opening goal, France’s all-time leading scorer ran straight towards his bench to embrace Didier Deschamps.The head coach was back in the dugout for the first time since returning from France to attend the funeral of his mother.It was a heartfelt moment. Mbappe and Deschamps were then joined…
Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed his resignation as Uruguay coach following their disastrous World Cup campaign. It was all but certain Bielsa would step away after Uruguay crashed out in the group stage, finishing behind tournament debutants Cape Verde. Uruguay took just two points, drawing against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and losing to Spain. And Bielsa, who took charge of Uruguay in 2023, has now officially announced his departure from the role. “It was completely unexpected that our situation would turn out the way it did,” he told reporters in a typically fiery press conference. “My responsibility is very clear; I…
Queensberry heavyweights Tyson Fury – Former heavyweight champion and still the division’s biggest attraction.Daniel Dubois – WBO heavyweight championAgit Kabayel – Newly elevated WBC heavyweight champion.Moses Itauma – The division’s fastest-rising young contender.Joseph Parker – Former WBO champion and still a top-five caliber heavyweight.Filip Hrgovic – World-level contender facing Itauma.Zhilei Zhang – Former interim champion and dangerous veteran.Fabio Wardley – Still a leading contender despite losing to Dubois.Lawrence Okolie – Former cruiserweight champion now campaigning at heavyweight.Derek Chisora – Veteran name who remains relevant commercially. As noted by The Ring, that landscape has now changed dramatically. With Usyk stepping away…
Serena Williams walked out onto Wimbledon’s Centre Court, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and smiled at the ovation that greeted her.Williams has consistently said she has nothing left to prove as she resumes the tennis career from which she evolved away in 2022.But no-one was sure what to expect on Tuesday evening when she faced Australia’s Maya Joint in what was the 44-year-old’s first singles match in four years.There would have been a moment of relief for Williams when she won her first point at SW19 for 1,462 days – a forced error from Joint in response to…
Spain and Austria meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, on July 2, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM local time. Spain enter as heavy favorites at -320 with BetOnline, while Austria, appearing at their first World Cup since 1998, are priced as long shots at +1150 best available. The World Cup 2026 knockout stage begins in earnest here, and the World Cup 2026 bracket odds reflect a wide gap in expected quality between the two sides. Spain finished Group H unbeaten, collecting wins over Saudi Arabia (4-0) and Uruguay (1-0)…