World Cup: Argentina on verge of exit, France through after beating Peru
Total Sports News rounds up the day’s action at the World Cup as a disappointing Argentina side fall to Croatia and France qualify for the second round.
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Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to win over Morocco
Portugal gain a crucial win in World Cup Group B despite not being at their best against Morocco.
Russia beat Egypt to take huge step towards second round
Russia are on the verge of qualifying from Group A at the World Cup after a convincing victory over Egypt.
Andy Murray loses to Nick Kyrgios on injury return
Andy Murray performs well in his first match back from long-term injury but eventually falls to Nick Kyrgios at Queen’s Club.
Poland errors hand Senegal victory in Group H
A Thiago Coniek own goal and an Mbaye Niang goal gives Senegal a win over Poland in their opening World Cup match.
Japan win after horror start for 10-man Colombia
An early red card proves crucial as Japan defeat Colombia in their World Cup Group H opener.
England need late Harry Kane winner to see off Tunisia
Harry Kane scores the winner in the 91st minute as England defeat Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup.
Mertens, Lukaku lead Belgium to victory over Panama
Dries Mertens opener and Romelu Lukaku’s brace sees Belgium ease to victory over World Cup newcomers Panama.
Andreas Granqvist spot-kick gives Sweden win over South Korea
VAR is put into action once again to award Sweden a penalty in their 1-0 win over South Korea in World Cup Group G.
Steven Zuber goal sees Switzerland earn a draw against Brazil
Switzerland gain a point from their opening World Cup Group E game against Brazil as Steven Zuber cancels out Philippe Coutinho’s world-class opener.
Hirving Lozano scores winner as Mexico shock Germany in Group F opener
Mexico stun Germany to win their opening game of the World Cup after a thrilling encounter in Moscow.
Aleksandar Kolarov free-kick gives Serbia win over Costa Rica
Serbia defeat Costa Rica by a single goal in their opening game of the World Cup after Aleksander Kolarov’s superb free-kick.
England beat Australia by 38 runs in second ODI
England go 2-0 up in their One-Day International series against Australia with a 38-run win in Cardiff.
Denmark win World Cup opener after Peru miss penalty
Yussuf Poulsen scores the only goal of the game to give Denmark the victory over Peru after Christian Cueva’s missed penalty.
South Africa condemn England to fifth defeat in a row
South Africa outclass a sorry England side who fall to their fifth successive defeat.
Lionel Messi misses penalty as Iceland earn point
Iceland gain a well-earned point against Argentina in their first ever World Cup match after Lionel Messi misses from the penalty spot.
Ireland win thriller against Australia to level series
Ireland beat Australia 26-21 to force a decider in Sydney next weekend in their rugby union test series.
VAR takes centre stage as France edge past Australia
Paul Pogba scores the France winner late after being awarded a controversial penalty in their World Cup match against Australia.
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick helps Portugal draw with Spain in World Cup classic
Cristiano Ronaldo completes his hat-trick to equalise late on as Portugal share six goals with Spain in a thrilling World Cup match.
Stoppage-time goal sees Iran snatch victory over Morocco
Iran strike late to defeat Morocco and pick up a vital three points in the opening Group B game at the World Cup.
Uruguay leave it late to see off Mo Salah-less Egypt
Agony for Egypt as Jose Gimenez heads in late on to give Uruguay the win in Group A of the World Cup.
Russia hit five past Saudi Arabia to open World Cup in style
Hosts Russia ease to victory over a poor Saudi Arabia side in the opening game of the World Cup.
Eoin Morgan leads England to ODI victory over Australia
England win the opening one-day international against Australia by three wickets.
Scotland thrashed as Pakistan win T20 series
Scotland are all out for just 82 as Pakistan ease to a 2-0 victory in their Twenty20 series.
Washington Capitals end Vegas dream to lift Stanley Cup
Vegas Golden Knights fall at the final hurdle as Alex Ovechkin’s Washington Capitals win their first ever Stanley Cup.
Marcus Rashford, Danny Welbeck lead England to win over Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
England defeat Costa Rica in their final warm-up game before the World Cup thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck.
Sloane Stephens beats Madison Keys to qualify for French Open final
Sloane Stephens defeats fellow American Madison Keys to reach her first French Open final.
Simona Halep through to French Open final after beating Garbine Muguruza
Simona Halep beats 2016 champion Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to reach her third French Open final.
Juan Martin Del Potro gets past Marin Cilic in French Open quarter-final
Juan Martin Del Potro progresses to the semi-final of the French Open by defeating Marin Cilic in four sets.
Rafael Nadal overcomes Diego Schwartzman to reach French Open semi-final
Rafael Nadal comes through his French Open quarter-final match against Diego Schwartzman in four sets.