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Was Switzerland’s Remo Freuler offside before he was brought down by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada?

It is the question that remains unanswered after a fault with the semi-automated offside system kept everyone guessing.

And it led to a penalty, converted by Breel Embolo, as the teams drew 1-1 in Saturday’s World Cup Group B match in Santa Clara.

Before the tournament, Fifa put a lot of stock in its new, enhanced semi-automated offside system.

World football’s governing body scanned every player at the World Cup to create unique, lifelike avatars of each one.

It was supposed to provide the most accurate illustration of offside decisions we have ever seen.

Yet after a wait of more than four hours for the evidence to prove that Freuler was onside, Fifa released a statement saying “a brief technical outage prevented the onside animation graphic from being generated”.

It went on to say the lines drawn by the video assistant referee (VAR) showed no offside and released two images – which remain unconvincing – but not the usual avatar images.

The statement said: “The workflow of the VAR was not affected by this issue and followed the normal procedure in checking the on-field decision.

“The lines used by the VAR to check the position of the relevant players did not show the attacking player to be in an offside position in either of the two situations immediately before the penalty decision.”

“We all think it here [that it was offside],” Gary Neville said on ITV before the statement was released.

“Everybody at home thinks it. Fifa are the host broadcaster and they have the semi-automatic decision that they can show us.

“There is a massive question over that because it is offside in my eyes until they prove to me different.”

If there is one thing that is guaranteed to create doubt it is delay. It creates a vacuum that feeds conspiracy theories. It might give the impression Fifa is hiding something.

Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group C opener on Saturday, with John McGinn opening the scoring in the 28th minute. After Che Adams won possession, McGinn collected the ball at the edge of the box and fired a shot that took a deflection past goalkeeper Johny Placide.

The early goal settled the Tartan Army, who then sat deep and invited Haiti to come forward. Scott McTominay had earlier struck the post with a rasping drive from distance, a moment that could have made Scotland’s task easier.

Haiti’s attacking forays lacked precision in the opening 45 minutes despite creating opportunities through Ruben Providence and Louicius Deedson, while Jean-Ricner Bellegarde tested Angus Gunn with an ambitious long-range effort that sailed high over the bar.

Les Grenadiers returned with renewed intensity after the break, pressing Scotland relentlessly and creating multiple chances. Providence came close with shots from inside the box, while Wilson Isidor tested Gunn with a powerful effort from distance.

The Haitian midfield tried repeatedly to unlock the Scottish defence, with Bellegarde firing from the edge of the area and Isidor’s movements creating space in dangerous areas. However, their lack of clinical finishing proved decisive, chances were squandered, crosses went unrewarded, and Scotland’s disciplined defensive approach kept them at bay.

Historic win for the Scots

Algerian referee Mustapha Ghorbal ran a tight ship, issuing yellow cards to Haiti’s Bellegarde for a late challenge and Scotland’s Aaron Hickey for a harsh tackle.

As the match wore on, fatigue crept in and the pace dropped noticeably. Both teams made substitutions in search of fresh impetus, Scotland introducing Lyndon Dykes and Ryan Christie, while Les Grenadiers brought on Lenny Joseph and Josue Casimir. The final exchanges remained tense but ultimately sterile, with neither side managing to create clear-cut opportunities. Scotland’s defence held firm under sustained pressure, with Gunn barely troubled in the final quarter. 

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The victory marks Scotland’s first World Cup win since 1998, when they last faced Brazil and Morocco, the same opponents that are now in their group. For Haiti, their first match since returning to the World Cup after 52 years ended in defeat, though they proved they can compete with more experienced nations. Scotland’s three points put them in a strong position in Group C, while Haiti must respond immediately.

Anthony Joshua has not ruled out a third encounter with Oleksandr Usyk, despite training alongside the Ukrainian ahead of his next outing.

The two heavyweights first squared off in 2021, back when Usyk became a two-weight world champion by unanimously outpointing and dethroning ‘AJ’.

Their immediate rematch then ended in a split decision defeat for Joshua, who gave a stronger account of himself but ultimately failed to reclaim his belts in 2022.

Since then, their careers have looked vastly different, yet now they train under the same roof as Joshua prepares for his clash with Kristian Prenga on July 25.

The 36-year-old will return to action in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following his sixth-round finish over Jake Paul in December.

This is also his first outing since being involved in a tragic car crash that same month, when two of his closest friends lost their lives in Nigeria.

The carrot being dangled, meanwhile, is a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, which is set to take place in either the UK or US towards the end of this year.

At the same time, though, Joshua has told Ring Magazine that he thinks it would be ‘amazing’ to facing Usyk in a trilogy bout, which could potentially be explored if he emerges victorious against Fury.

“Usyk? It’s up to him. But I think it would be amazing, respectfully. It’s just friendly competition. Before, it was different – there was real animosity – but now it’s just friendly competition.”

While Joshua has expressed his interest in reclaiming a world title, it remains to be seen whether Usyk will even be competing, let alone still hold a belt, by the time their possible clash can be considered.

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic’s bold selection gamble paid off.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced a string of crucial saves to help secure a famous Australian victory at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium.

Australia coach Popovic had pulled off a massive shock in his starting line-up, dropping experienced captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan in favour of Beach, winning only his third cap.

Vice-captain Jackson Irvine was also dropped in favour of 21-year-old midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler in a starting XI that featured 10 World Cup debutants.

Both of those selections proved to be inspired, with Beach pulling off a string of fine saves to deny Turkey, who dominated possession and territory but could not find a way past the Australian goalkeeper.

Okon-Engstler meanwhile was instrumental in setting up the opening goal in the first half, unfurling a long ball that split the Turkish defence and sent Irankunda racing in on goal to score.

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Turkey – playing in the World Cup for the first time since finishing third at the 2002 tournament – arrived in North America dreaming of making a serious run in the knockout rounds.

But their talented team made up largely of players who regularly compete in the European Champions League were unable to get to grips with a well-organised Socceroos line-up.

One of Turkey’s best chances came in the 27th minute when Real Madrid‘s Arda Guler forced a smart save from Beach with a rasping shot.

Just seconds after that chance though Australia took the lead.

Beach picked out Okon-Engstler deep in the Australia half, and the 21-year-old midfielder pumped the ball upfield for Irankunda.

The Australia winger still had plenty to do but a clever first touch took him clear of the covering defence before he tucked away a low finish.

Irankunda celebrated by sprinting to the edge of the pitch and pretending to box the corner flag, mimicking former Australia skipper Tim Cahill’s signature goal celebration.

Turkey thought they had equalised three minutes later after Abdulkerim Bardakci’s piledriver from outside of the area hurtled towards goal.

But Beach got the slightest of fingertips to divert the ball onto the post and Australia survived again.

Beach kept up his commanding form in the second half, turning a Guler free-kick wide for a corner on 57 minutes.

With Beach continuing to make save after save, Australia made the game safe in the 75th minute when Metcalfe picked the ball up in midfield, advanced on goal and shot home from 25 yards.

The win leaves Australia level on three points with Group D leaders the United States, with the two teams due to meet in Seattle on Friday.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that’s ‘designed for football’ from £4.50 per month when taken alongside a Sky TV and Netflix package.

New York City erupted in celebration after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, but some festivities quickly turned chaotic as police made arrests and reports of vandalism surfaced across Manhattan.

The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise’s first championship since 1973 and sparking jubilant scenes throughout the city.

In the aftermath of the historic victory, some individuals were seen causing damage in videos circulating on social media.

One video appeared to show two people jumping onto the roof of an NYPD vehicle and smashing its windshield.

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Another appeared to show individuals climbing on and entering school buses near Times Square.

Although the championship-clinching game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ home arena.

Ahead of the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks secured the franchise’s first NBA title in more than five decades.

“As we celebrate, be responsible, look out for one another, stay safe, be smart, and make this a night that reflects the very best of our city,” Mamdani wrote on social media. “Let’s go Knicks.”

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New York Knicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate after they win the NBA Finals in Times Square on June 14, 2026, in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

Despite those calls, some celebrations turned disorderly after the final buzzer.

Officers in riot gear and on horseback worked to manage large crowds that poured into the streets following the win.

Additional videos posted online appeared to show police making arrests amid the celebrations.

The NYPD told Fox News Digital it expects to provide an update on the number of arrests later Sunday.

“We will advise total numbers later on in the day,” an NYPD spokesperson said.

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Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.

Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow NYPD instructions.

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New York Knicks fans climb on buses as they celebrate after they win the NBA Finals in Times Square on June 14, 2026, in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

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Fox News Digital’s Dan Zaksheske and Chantz Martin contributed to this report.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored as Australia spoiled Turkiye’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory.

Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener on Saturday night as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on.

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Australia coach Popovic had pulled off a massive shock in his starting lineup, dropping experienced captain and goalkeeper Maty Ryan in favour of Beach, winning only his third cap.

Vice-captain Jackson Irvine was also dropped in favour of 21-year-old midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler in a starting XI that featured 10 World Cup debutants.

Both of those selections proved to be inspired, with Beach pulling off a string of fine saves to deny Turkiye, who dominated possession and territory but could not find a way past the Australian goalkeeper.

Okon-Engstler meanwhile was instrumental in setting up the opening goal in the first half, unleashing a long ball that split the Turkish defence and sent Irankunda racing in on goal to score.

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Turkiye – playing in the World Cup for the first time since finishing third at the 2002 tournament – arrived in North America dreaming of making a serious run in the knockout rounds.

But their talented team made up largely of players who regularly compete in the European Champions League were unable to get to grips with a well-organised Socceroos lineup.

One of Turkiye’s best chances came in the 27th minute when Real Madrid’s Arda Guler forced a smart save from Beach with a rasping shot.

Just seconds after that chance though Australia took the lead.

Beach picked out Okon-Engstler deep in the Australia half, and the 21-year-old midfielder pumped the ball upfield for Irankunda.

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The Australia winger still had plenty to do but a clever first touch took him clear of the covering defence before he tucked away a low finish.

Irankunda celebrated by sprinting to the edge of the pitch and pretending to box the corner flag, mimicking former Australia skipper Tim Cahill’s signature goal celebration.

Turkiye thought they had equalised three minutes later after Abdulkerim Bardakci’s piledriver from outside of the area hurtled towards goal.

But Beach got the slightest of fingertips to divert the ball onto the post and Australia survived again.

Beach kept up his commanding form in the second half, turning a Guler free-kick wide for a corner on 57 minutes.

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With Beach continuing to make save after save, Australia made the game safe in the 75th minute when Metcalfe picked the ball up in midfield, advanced on goal and shot home from 25 yards.

“Unreal, it is a dream come true. We have got the win now,” said Irankunda, the youngest men’s World Cup scorer for Australia and not a definite starter before kick-off.

“It feels amazing, you have got to thank the staff, thank the nation, they have got the belief in me.”

Australia are playing in their sixth straight World Cup and seventh overall.

The Socceroos fell to France in the opener in Qatar but then beat Tunisia and Denmark in their group before getting knocked out by eventual champions Argentina in the round of 16.

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It is the third World Cup appearance for Turkiye, who reached the tournament for the first time in 1954.

The teams are in Group D with the United States and Paraguay. The Americans thrashed Paraguay 4-1 in their group opener on Friday in Los Angeles.