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Why Lionel Messi can’t lead Argentina to win this World Cup (on his own)

Argentina’s frailties have been exposed and they’re not as good as the 2022 World Cup-winning vintage despite Messi’s heroics. Something has to change

The Independent UK · Jul 10

The minute in which every eliminated African team conceded to go home at the 2026 World Cup

The eliminated African sides conceded shockingly late in the 2026 World Cup knockouts, but won our hearts

FourFourTwo · Jul 9

FIFA referees chief Collina rejects 'unfounded allegations' over Argentina-Egypt World Cup clash

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup match officials. He rejected unfounded allegations of malpractice after Argentina's controversial victory over Egypt. Collina stated that no one can question the integrity of FIFA World Cup match officials. He emphasized that match officials make honest decisions and always try their…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Egypt is building an entire desert city from scratch, crowned by a 1,263 foot skyscraper

About 45 kilometres east of Cairo, in a stretch of desert that held nothing but flat, arid gravel and sand only a decade ago, Egypt has built an entire new city from the ground up. Officially called the New Administrative Capital, and more recently renamed The New Capital, the project…

The Times of India · Jul 9

FIFA Referee Chief Issues Strong Response to Accusations of Bias Towards Lionel Messi’s Argentina

Argentina benefited from some significant refereeing decisions during its round-of-16 victory over Egypt.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9

Egypt’s World Cup adventure gave the country its first collective joy in 15 years

In a nation where more than 70% of people rely on food subsidies the team’s history-making campaign brought welcome celebration

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Fifa responds to claims that Argentina’s win over Egypt was ‘fixed’

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

Fifa hit back after Egypt’s ‘fix’ claim over controversial Argentina decisions

Football’s governing body has come under fire by the Egyptian FA over the decisions made by match officials during the World Cup last-16 encounter with Argentina

The Independent UK · Jul 9

FIFA World Cup 2026: Some goals down? Comeback history says it's not over yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 Comeback: Football's World Cup stage has witnessed numerous dramatic comebacks. Argentina recently escaped a two-goal deficit against Egypt in a thrilling match. The 1954 Austria versus Switzerland game ended with a remarkable seven-five scoreline. Eusebio's four goals rescued Portugal from a three-goal deficit in 1966. These…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

World Cup quarter-final (and beyond) predictions: will anyone derail France’s title bid?

France remain favorites, but can Spain, Argentina, England or Norway spoil the party? Our writers make their World Cup quarter-final predictions

The Guardian - US · Jul 9