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VAR Takes Centre Stage as Argentina and Egypt Clash in World Cup Controversy

The second half of a World Cup fixture between Argentina and Egypt became the centre of attention not for the quality of football on display, but for a sequence of contentious decisions involving the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). A disallowed goal, a series of yellow cards shown to Egyptian players, and visibly contrasting reactions from […]

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Argentina stage dramatic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach World Cup quarterfinals

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Defending champions Argentina produced a remarkable comeback at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the World Cup quarterfinals. The South American side appeared to be heading out of the tournament before a dramatic late surge turned the contest on its head. Egypt take

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Messi and Salah Set for World Cup Showdown as National Icons Carry Hopes of Two Nations

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When the draw was made, the prospect of Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah sharing a World Cup knockout pitch seemed almost too dramatic to script. Yet on Tuesday, the two most recognizable footballers from their respective continents will come face to face in the last 16, each carrying the weight of a nation’s footballing dream

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Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Vows Team Will Stay True to Its Identity Against World Champions Argentina

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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has said his side will remain true to its playing identity when it faces reigning world champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening, stressing that his players will concentrate on their own performance rather than be distracted by the stature of their opponents. The

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Egypt’s national team captures the nation’s hopes ahead of historic World Cup clash with Argentina

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Cairo and other Egyptian cities have been transformed in the days leading up to a landmark World Cup encounter between Egypt and Argentina, as residents drape flags from balconies, cars and shopfronts and turn nearly every conversation toward football. The match, widely regarded as one of the most significant in the national team’s history, has

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Cape Verde’s National Team Receives Hero’s Welcome Home After Historic World Cup Run

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An estimated tens of thousands of supporters gathered outside the airport in Praia, Cape Verde’s capital, to greet the nation’s footballers as they returned home following a remarkable World Cup campaign. The crowd formed a vast sea of blue, the colour of the national team, as fans celebrated a run that has captured the imagination

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Morocco’s 34-Match Unbeaten Run Signals a New Era for African Football

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Morocco’s place in the World Cup quarter-finals, secured with a victory over Canada, has confirmed what their quietly impressive form has suggested for some time: this is no longer a campaign that can be dismissed as a romantic overachievement. With a 34-match unbeaten run behind them, the North African side have established themselves as legitimate

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France and Morocco progress to World Cup 2026 quarterfinals

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Day 24 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another round of high-stakes football across North American venues, with France and Morocco both securing their places in the tournament’s quarterfinals. The two sides progressed past their respective round-of-16 opponents, setting up what promises to be an intriguing stage in the competition. France extend their stay

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Mbappe matches Messi’s World Cup tally as France edge Paraguay to set up Morocco clash

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Kylian Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on seven goals at the 2026 World Cup as France booked their place in the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the round of 16. The result extends France’s strong showing at the tournament and sets up a high-profile meeting with Morocco in the next

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Cape Verde Bow Out of World Cup After Epic Extra-Time Loss to Argentina

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Cape Verde’s remarkable journey at the World Cup came to a close on Friday night in Miami, where the Blue Sharks fell 3-2 to defending champions Argentina in a dramatic round-of-32 clash that required extra time to settle. The narrow defeat ended what had already been a historic campaign for the small island nation, whose

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Egypt’s Historic Moment and Cape Verde’s Brave Exit Mark a Memorable World Cup

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Africa’s presence at the World Cup produced two contrasting storylines this week, as Egypt etched a new chapter in the continent’s football history while Cape Verde’s dream debut ended in heartbreak against defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks fell 3-2 after extra time in one of the most talked-about matches of the tournament, having twice

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Belgian Coach Rudi Garcia Clarifies Comments on African Football

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Belgian football coach Rudi Garcia has moved to clarify recent remarks that drew attention across the African football community, insisting that his comments were not intended as a criticism of African football. Garcia said the discussion centred on the demands of managing a lead under intense pressure rather than on the quality or character of

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