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World Cup 2026 QF: Argentina vs Switzerland Predictions

Argentina unbeaten in 7 meetings vs Switzerland and favored at -135 in this World Cup 2026 quarter-final prediction.

Sports Lens

The World Cup’s Biggest Upsets After Argentina’s Great Escape vs. Egypt

La Albiceleste pulled off a stunning comeback to avoid joining some of history’s biggest fall guys.

Sports Illustrated

'They Wanted Messi To Stay': Egypt Boss Makes Explosive FIFA Claim After Agonising World Cup Exit

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accuses FIFA of bias favouring Argentina in their World Cup defeat, suggesting marketing interests to keep Messi in the tournament influenced the outcome.

International Business Times UK

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World Cup 2026: Argentina pull off stunning comeback as Egypt protest refereeing

Argentina looked on the brink of a historic upset after falling 2-0 behind to Egypt. But in 13 breathtaking minutes, the defending champions turned the match around through Romero, Messi and Fernández to book their place in the quarter-finals. Egypt were left fuming over the refereeing, with their head coach…

France 24

Egypt Coach Refuses to Watch Rest of World Cup After Claiming Team Was 'Cheated' Against Argentina

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan accuses referees of bias after a controversial loss to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, vowing to boycott remaining matches in protest.

International Business Times UK

Israel ‘kills World Cup screening organiser’ in Gaza just before kick off

AN Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kick-off of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who was instrumental…

The National (Scotland)

Israeli strike kills Palestinian aid official organising World Cup screenings in Gaza

A Palestinian aid official was killed by an Israeli strike shortly before Argentina faced Egypt on Tuesday

The Independent UK

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Celtic-linked World Cup star's transfer release clause drops £6m as new fee revealed

Celtic would have to stump up £10 million to land Egypt's World Cup hero Haissem Hassan after his new transfer release clause was revealed.

The National (Scotland)

How a box-office World Cup descended into fury and farce to leave Fifa with a huge problem

WORLD CUP 2026: The tournament has delivered hugely on the pitch, Miguel Delaney writes, but the apparent undermining of sporting integrity leaves major questions

The Independent UK

Egypt star claims World Cup is ‘directed towards Argentina’ after controversial loss

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The Independent UK

‘Suffered an injustice': Egypt coach blasts referee in dramatic World Cup exit to Argentina

Egypt ⁠coach ⁠Hossam Hassan on Tuesday said his team had "suffered an injustice" in the wake of his team's loss to Argentina in a round of 16 match in Atlanta. Hassan took issue with the French referee on several counts, including a decision that disallowed a goal that had initially…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Egypt fury after Argentina win thriller, injured Henderson staying with England – as it happened

Egypt complained about the officials in their defeat to Argentina and Henderson underwent surgery

The Guardian - UK

World Cup: Messi's Argentina pull off miracle comeback against Egypt

Trailing 2-0 with 15 minutes to go, Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16. Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

France 24

World Cup results: Switzerland and Argentina set up quarter-final clash

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954. Meanwhile, Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in their last-16 match, overturning a 2-0 deficit with just 11 minutes remaining. Cristian Romero initiated…

The Independent UK

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Euronews

Argentina survives major scare from Egypt and heads into World Cup quarterfinals against Switzerland

Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout.

The Economic Times

'World Cup is fixed': Egypt star Mostafa Ziko blasts FIFA after Argentina's dramatic comeback as viral video claims referee bias

Egypt squandered a two-goal lead against Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16. A controversial VAR decision disallowed an Egyptian goal which changed the match. Argentina scored three late goals to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. Forward Mostafa Ziko alleged the tournament was fixed after the heartbreaking defeat. The…

International Business Times UK

Argentina VAR Decision Questioned After Ex-World Cup Official Cites 'Three Chances' to Regain Ball

A former FIFA official criticises a VAR decision in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt, arguing it violated FIFA's Attacking Possession Phase guidelines, sparking debate over officiating fairness.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who won yesterday's matches? Argentina, Spain and Belgium book quarterfinal spots

Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win against Egypt to advance. Spain narrowly defeated Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey. Belgium decisively beat the United States with a strong performance. These victories propelled Argentina, Spain, and Belgium into the quarterfinals. The teams will now prepare for their next challenging matches.

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Sports Illustrated

Egypt Makes Formal Complaint to FIFA After Controversial World Cup Exit vs. Argentina

Hossam Hassan didn’t hold back after he felt his side was unfairly eliminated from the World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up last-eight date with Argentina

Switzerland beat Colombia in a penalty shootout on Tuesday to advance to the last eight at the World Cup for the first time since 1954. They will play Argentina on Saturday in Kansas City.

Bangkok Post

Tearful Messi inspires Argentina to stunning comeback win over Egypt

ATLANTA - Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they ‌came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday before sobbing tears of relief at the final whistle.

The Independent UK

Switzerland edge Colombia in dramatic penalty shoot-out to set up World Cup quarter-final with Argentina

Switzerland claimed a famous 4-3 win in a tense shoot-out after a goalless draw after extra-time in Kanas City, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina next, having survived a scare with Egypt

The Independent UK

Fifa accused of World Cup ‘fix’ after Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending champions

FourFourTwo

Egypt superstar questions FIFA integrity with shocking 'rigged' allegations for Lionel Messi and Argentina

Egypt superstar Mostafa Ziko has questioned FIFA's integrity after a controversial loss to Argentina

International Business Times UK

Argentina vs Egypt: Lionel Messi Left in Tears After Overcoming Shock 2-0 Deficit to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup last-16, overcoming a 2-0 deficit with goals from Romero, Messi, and Fernández.

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