Iran had a last-gasp goal overturned as they just missed out on grabbing second spot in Group G - but a first-ever progression to the World Cup knockouts could still be achieved after their dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is using a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.

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For better or worse, the inaugural edition of the inter-hemisphere tournament launches with even more long-haul flights in a drive to attract greater interestBrave is one word for it. Let’s launch a must-see global rugby tournament in direct opposition to the football World Cup, Wimbledon, the Open and Formula One. Necessitating even more long-haul flights …

Last month she had a post-defeat meltdown and insisted she was done with tennis. On the eve of Wimbledon, she talks about what really happened – and why her ‘aggressive’ face gives people the wrong impressionIt’s less than a month since Aryna Sabalenka told the world that she felt like walking away from tennis. The world No 1 had suffered an almighty …

Leandro Trossard struck twice as Belgium demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G and march into the World Cup’s last 32, ⁠while the All Whites’ tournament dreams ⁠crumbled.Belgium finished above Egypt on ​goal difference after they both ended with five points from three matches, followed by Iran on three points and New Zealand on …

Iran faced Mohamed Salah and co. in Seattle in the hope of reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup in a Group G clash that coincidentally fell on the scheduled date for FIFA's Pride match.

DANIEL MATTHEWS IN SEATTLE: Iran, who have never reached the knockout stages of a World Cup, thought they had secured a spot in the round of 32, when Shojae Khalilzadeh fired home.

Spain winger Yeremy Pino may miss the rest of the World Cup with a suspected broken collarbone.

How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?

Andy Murray has opened up to Kevin Pietersen about his knighthood.

Uruguay are out of the World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Spain following another error-strewn performance by Marcelo Bielsa’s side.

Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.

Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the World Cup in the group stage.

Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 in their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.

England's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup is confirmed by other results before they face Panama in their final group game on Saturday.

Iran denied late winner and settle for third, as Belgium pip Egypt to top spot in Group G after 5-1 win over New Zealand

Uruguay finished third in Group H and were dumped out of the tournament alongside Saudi Arabia

The veteran goalkeeper has made three errors that have led to goals for Uruguay’s opponents in a dreadful World Cup campaign