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Egypt’s head coach lashes out at FIFA and Messi
Egypt’s dream at the 2026 World Cup ended in a painful nightmare on the field and a full-blown firestorm in the press room. After squandering a 2-0 lead…
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Switzerland makes history and knocks Colombia out of the World Cup
Switzerland wrote one of the most important chapters in its football history by eliminating Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout and securing its spot in the quarterfinals of…
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‘A despicable woman’: Mbappé lashes out at Paraguayan senator over racist insults
Paraguay’s elimination at the hands of France in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup has led to a regrettable and shameful incident off the field.…
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Argentina refuses to quit: Historic 3–2 comeback sends defending World Cup champions into the quarterfinals
Argentina found themselves down two goals with 11 minutes to go, but a historic response led by Lionel Messi was enough to defeat Egypt and advance to the…
México
Change in Leadership: Javier Aguirre steps down and backs Rafa Márquez to take over the Mexican National Team
The heartbreaking 3-2 loss to England in the Round of 16 not only marked the end of Mexico’s World Cup dream on home soil but also the definitive…
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Argentina vs. Egypt: The next battle for the reigning champions
Argentina faces Egypt tomorrow in their quest to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. After picking up a hard-fought win against a resilient Cape Verde side,…
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USA’s World Cup dream ends in 4–1 defeat to Belgium
Charles De Ketelaere was the star tonight for Belgium, playing a role in all three goals in their dominant victory over USA. With pre-match headlines focused on the…
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Who are the breakout stars of the 2026 World Cup?
Ranging from a 40-year-old goalkeeper to a 17-year-old wonder kid, this hasn’t been the usual group of World Cup breakout stars. Before this year’s World Cup had even…
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Agony and Glory! Spain Knocks Out Portugal at the Last Minute and Advances to the Quarterfinals
In a thrilling finish, the Spanish national team secured its spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Portugal 1-0 in the Iberian Derby. In front of more than 70,000…
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Mexico faces its biggest battle yet as they look to make history against England
Mexico is facing one of the most important nights in its recent history. On Sunday, the Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) will be the venue where Javier Aguirre’s…
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Mbappé scores again, and France advances to the Quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappé stepped up once again when France needed him most. With a penalty kick in the second half, the Real Madrid star set France on the path…
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Morocco, with a cool head, defeats Canada and advances to the quarterfinals
Houston, Texas—Morocco dispatched Canada in the Round of 16 with three lethal counterattacks in a match that ended 3-0 in favor of the North Africans, with more than…
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Houston Bids Farewell to the World Cup Having Met All Its Goals
The city of Houston brings its World Cup run to a close. After hosting an intense and exciting schedule of matches, the Local Organizing Committee and the management…
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The bracket is taking shape: 16 teams remaining in 2026 World Cup
It’s kill or be killed at the World Cup. The Round of 32 is about to wrap up, and the teams are fighting tooth and nail for the…
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Colombia holds on and secures Its spot against Ghana
KANSAS CITY — The Colombian dream is alive and well. On a night marked by sweltering heat at Arrowhead Stadium, the Colombian national team controlled the pace of…
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A World Cup-worthy strike! Mauricio Pochettino swaps soccer for baseball with the Mariners
SEATTLE — Mauricio Pochettino has become such a huge icon at the helm of the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) during this World Cup that he recently had…
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Argentina survives a scare and avoids an upset against Cape Verde
Argentina struggled much more than expected to stay alive in the World Cup. The defending world champion needed two goals in extra time to defeat Cape Verde 3-2…
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Egypt advances to Round of 16 after defeating Australia in penalties
Egypt has booked their first ever trip to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in penalties, following a 1-1 draw across 120 minutes. The dream continues for…