2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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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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Hassan: Egypt respects Messi and Argentina, but Africa’s dream comes first

Ahead of the Egyptian national team’s most important game in this 2026 FIFA World Cup today, the Pharaohs' head coach Hossam Hassan says they are drawing their strength from the two international friendlies they played against Spain and Brazil before the tournament.

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Rodri salutes Ronaldo’s incredible impact despite Portugal’s World Cup exit

Spanish and Manchester City star midfielder Rodri says Portuguese football star and one of the world’s greats in the game, Cristiano Ronaldo, deserves all the praise for the sterling role he’s played at the highest level for a very long time.

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