2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

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Egypt's Mostafa Mohamed's dream turned reality on the World Cup stage

Mostafa "Zico" Mohamed has credited Egypt coach Hossam Hassan for helping unlock his confidence after continuing his impressive rise with another influential display at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Ghalenoei hails Iran's World Cup resilience after battling Belgium to stay in contention

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be remembered for generations after they overcame extraordinary challenges to earn a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium on Sunday.

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Emotional Ali Abdi apologises to Tunisia fans following Japan defeat

Tunisia defender Ali Abdi delivered an emotional assessment of his national team’s struggles after their 4-0 defeat to Japan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Conceicao shoots down Cristiano Ronaldo 'passing claims' ahead of Portugal's Uzbekistan clash

Francisco Conceicao has insisted Portugal's players are not under pressure to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo, despite growing criticism over the veteran forward's influence after their disappointing start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Saliba backs Bayern star Michael Olise to join French FIFA World Cup greats

William Saliba believes Michael Olise has the ability to reach the highest level of football after the Bayern Munich attacker produced a standout performance on his FIFA World Cup debut for France.

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Ghana await late call on Lawrence Ati-Zigi before crucial England showdown

Ghana’s goalkeeping department could become one of the biggest selection stories ahead of Tuesday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L encounter against England, with Lawrence Ati-Zigi facing a race against time to prove his fitness.

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