2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Mauricio Pochettino calls for honest reflection after World Cup exit

USA coach Mauricio Pochettino says his side must accept responsibility for their FIFA World Cup exit after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16.

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Raphinha: Brazil's FIFA World Cup exit 'a great pain'

Barcelona star Raphinha admits it has been difficult to accept Brazil's early elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he is still proud of being part of the squad.

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

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Gregor Kobel the hero as Switzerland edge Colombia to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland booked a World Cup quarter-final against Argentina after edging Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a tense last-16 encounter at BC Place.

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Argentina launch astonishing fightback to break Egypt hearts at World Cup

Argentina launched an astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a pulsating contest to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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