FIFA’s decision to name a full official Argentina squad for France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against Morocco has sparked debate among fans / Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup France against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body…
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…
Swiss players greet supporters after winning a penalty shootout in the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic penalty…
In a thrilling round of 16, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the…
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…
It can be summed up Cristiano Ronaldothe career in two pictures. No, not the five Ballon d’Ors or the Champions League titles he won. The two photos are from different World Cups, captured right at the moment before the zenith and after the nadir of his career.The first is from the 2006 World Cup and…
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,…
Siraj’s message for Ronaldo (Image; X) Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end after a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the round of 16, bringing the curtain down. Cristiano Ronaldoillustrious World Cup career. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s dream of lifting football’s biggest trophy ended without a World Cup title. After…
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…
Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium (left) and US President Donald Trump. the United States FIFA World Cup The campaign ended with a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Getty Images) Cristiano RonaldoThe dream of the World Cup ended in a heartbeat after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16 of 2026. FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old forward played what he had previously said would be his last match at the tournament, ending an extraordinary 20-year World…
England’s Jordan Henderson is treated by staff after an injury in the post-match celebration. (AP Photo) England is memorable FIFA World Cup The round of 16 win over Mexico came at a painful cost, with midfielder Jordan Henderson ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a freak wrist injury while celebrating the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Hello and welcome to another edition of Offside. Earlier, Spain saw off Portugal to win the Iberian derby, while Belgium won the world’s approval by…
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….
Romelu Lukaku and company imitating Donald Trump Belgium have not done with the taunts after their place of salt. Romelu Lukaku and company continued to taunt the American president Donald Trump, and this time his ball was the target.After a convincing victory over the USA in their encounter today, the Belgian team did not hold…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldoit is sparkling FIFA World Cup The journey came to a heartbreaking end on Monday after Portugal crashed out to Spain in the Round of 16, with the legendary striker confirming the 2026 edition was his last appearance on football’s biggest stage.While Ronaldo leaves behind an extraordinary legacy full…
Kylian Mbappé and the Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla (Image of the Agency) Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla has demanded a public apology from France captain Kylian Mbappé and warned she could pursue legal action after the footballer called her a “despicable woman” for racist remarks he made following Paraguay’s exit from the FIFA World Cup.The dispute…
USA’s Folarin Balogun (20) leaves the field after losing to Belgium. (AP Photo) Belgium coach Rudi Garcia struck a conciliatory tone after his side’s 4-1 win over the United States, insisting that Folarin Balogun was not to blame for the controversy surrounding his eligibility and revealing that the American striker approached him personally after the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Portugal’s World Cup exit prompted increased scrutiny of the team that many had described as the best in the nation’s history, with Wayne Rooney and…
Malik Tillman (17) of the United States celebrates after scoring his team’s opening goal against Belgium. (AP Photo) Malik Tillman produced a moment of history with another superb free kick at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but was shown little consolation as the United States crashed out of the tournament after a comprehensive 4-1 defeat…
At his last World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by attempting numerous shots, but surprisingly, none translated into goalscoring opportunities, setting a record for missed chances. (AP Photo) He took more shots than any player in World Cup history without creating a single chance for a teammate. Yet somehow this stat tells you everything and…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal. (AP Photo) Belgium rubbed salt into the United States’ wounds after knocking the co-hosts out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating their emphatic 4-1 round of 16 win with a pair of cheeky social media posts that quickly went viral.The Belgian Red Devils…
Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol (4) scored a goal against Portugal goalkeeper Diego Costa (1) which was later ruled out due to an offside call (AP Photo) Croatia formally wrote to FIFA after their drama FIFA World Cup Elimination of the round of 32 against Portugal, accusing the football governing body of allowing technology to overstep its…
Folarin Balogun chases the ball during the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium. (AP Photo) After days of intense debate, political interference and unprecedented controversy over his red card suspension being overturned, Folarin Balogun’s return to the United States lineup ended with little to show as Belgium stormed to a convincing 4-1 victory…
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates after the World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States. (AP Photo) Romelu Lukaku etched his name FIFA World Cup history as Belgium stormed into the quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States, becoming the first player to score as a substitute in four different…