India’s Anahat Singh created history by becoming the country’s first world junior squash champion after defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the girls’ final of the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada on Saturday.Top seed Anahat beat second seed Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) to claim the title and end Egypt’s long run in…
Egypt’s leader Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies allegations of racism and makes surprise statement about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction / Image: AP Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial ‘X’ gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The moment, directed…
A passenger’s decision to purchase in-flight Wi-Fi has turned an ordinary flight into a soccer watch party, as fellow travelers gather around a single laptop to watch Argentina. FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how a passenger’s laptop became the center of attention during the flight.In…
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni emotional (Screengrabs) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion after his team’s incredible victory over Egypt’s national soccer team in the World Cup. Speaking to broadcaster TyC Sports after the final whistle, Scaloni fought back tears as he reflected on one of the most dramatic games of the tournament. Unable…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) argues with referee Francois Letexier of France during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee Francois Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as well Lionel…
Tempers flare when Lionel Messi meets the Egyptian coach. (Video grabs) Argentina is exciting FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt saw extraordinary scenes like Lionel Messi became involved in an altercation with Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan, before tempers flared on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching staff being…
Hossam Hassan’s ‘X’ gesture has raised questions after his clash with the referee, leading to a yellow card during Egypt’s World Cup defeat. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan drew widespread attention during his side’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat in Argentina after making an “X” gesture at referee François Letexier during a tense late-match clash….
Egypt’s Mostafa Zico (11) celebrates after scoring the second goal (AP Photo) Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another classic of the tournament, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing controversies that left the Egyptian camp fuming after the final whistle. The…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi fights for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egyptian striker Mostafa Ziko launched a fierce attack on match officials following his side’s 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup, claiming the refereeing was unfair and claiming that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt appeared…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has accused FIFA and match officials of treating his team “unfairly” following their dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat in Argentina. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan launched an extraordinary attack on match officials after his side’s 3-2 defeat by Argentina in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (AP Photo) He already had the goalscoring record. He already had the appearance record. Tuesday night in Atlanta, Lionel Messi he also took the assist record.After Argentina’s remarkable win against Egypt in the…
Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to overturn a two-goal deficit and defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium, keeping their title defense alive with three goals in the final 11 minutes. Lionel Scaloni’s side looked set for a shock exit after Egypt built up a deserved…
Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim (2) celebrates his team’s opening goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim gave the Pharaohs a dream start against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 16 clash, heading home in the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) fails to score from a penalty kick during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi missed another penalty in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, becoming the first player to miss two penalties in the same…
Argentina vs Egypt FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) Argentina’s defense of the FIFA World Cup title hangs in the balance on Tuesday when they face Egypt in the round of 16 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Kick-off is at 12 o’clock ET. The defending champions narrowly survived their round of 32 match against Cape Verde,…
FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Live: Defending champions Argentina chase quarter-final spot against Egypt Argentina return to familiar territory as they look to book another place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The reigning champions topped Group K with three straight wins before surviving a major shock in the Round of 32….
Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah The focus in Atlanta falls on two of the greatest players of his generation as the Argentine Lionel Messi and of Egypt Mohamed Salah meet with a place in the next round in the game.Un will continue to build an already legendary international career. The other could be his last…
Lionel Messi (via Screengrab) Argentina will continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a Round of 16 clash against Egypt at the Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Tuesday 7 July. The defending champions are one of the few teams to win all their matches so far. They entered the knockout phase as heavy favorites….
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt coach raises Palestinian flag, dedicates historic R32 win to Palestinians Egypt coach Hossam Hassan paid an emotional tribute to the Palestinian people after leading his team to a landmark. FIFA World Cup success, raising the Palestinian flag moments after the Pharaohs secured a dramatic 32-run victory in Australia.Egypt booked their…
The accumulation of Egypt FIFA World Cup The 32nd round match against Australia took an unexpected turn after a clash broke out between a member of the Egyptian delegation and a US police officer outside the team hotel in Dallas.The incident happened as the players met fans gathered outside the hotel for photos and autographs….
NEW DELHI: Iran’s football team has again won praise for a heartwarming gesture off the field after their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match against Egypt in Seattle.After the 1-1 draw, which helped Egypt qualify for the knockout stage for the first time in their history, Iranian players left a handwritten message in the…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with his teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they recorded their first World Cup win, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah Once again, he made the stage bigger, scoring…