The fury and heartbreak of Egypt's stunning World Cup collapse

BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.

World Cup Fails to Boost Mexico’s Beleaguered Airport Industry - Bloomberg.com

World Cup Fails to Boost Mexico’s Beleaguered Airport Industry  Bloomberg.com

2026 World Cup: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday. The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday after Lionel Messi's team earlier beat Egypt 3-2 in a wild game in Atlanta.

Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Davinson Sánchez looked to the heavens. Cucho Hernández trudged back to his teammates. And by the end, the rest of the Colombian team were on the grass as Switzerland danced, nearly alone in a sea of yellow. Switzerland had prevailed on penalties, 4-3, bringing an emotional end to more than two hours of tense, tentative, and ludicrously goal-free football in the World Cup last 16. Switzerland advance to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, when that stage was the first in the kno...

By Alexander Abnos at BC Place Vancouver

VAR call, Argentina win raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup

Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.

US Soccer officials barred by FIFA from Belgium World Cup match over apparent protocol violations: report

FIFA suspended two United States men's soccer staff from the Belgium match over alleged mishandling of match protocols during the Bosnia and Herzegovina win.

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights, package could reach $2 billion

FIFA has alerted media companies that English- and Spanish-language U.S. rights are likely to be sold together for 2030 and 2034, likely driving up the price.

'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss

After initial disappointment after a late loss to Argentina, many Egypt football fans are joyously reflecting on the team's historic campaign, while using the stage to show support for Palestinians.

By Amanda Shalala

World Cup 2026: Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up Argentina quarter-final

By FRANCE24

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

By Anne M. Peterson

Darren Fletcher on Fox World Cup broadcast: ‘VAR is the bane of my life’

Darren Fletcher spoke for millions of soccer fans around the globe with his commentary about VAR during Tuesday’s round-of-16 FIFA World Cup match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver. Colombia players were livid with referee Iván Arcides Barton Cisneros for not calling a penalty just over two minutes into extra time after Jáminton Campaz drew…

From the 250th to July Fourth to the World Cup, Trump’s shadow looms over America’s summer

The U.S. team's showdown with Belgium had promised something happier... until Trump's called FIFA about a red card suspension created rancour in the soccer world

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FIFA World Cup: Remarkable achievement for Switzerland in an unremarkable game

By Shuvaditya Bose

What happened to IShowSpeed at the World Cup? Racist abuse row at Argentina match explained amid FIFA probe

FIFA is investigating a racist incident involving streamer IShowSpeed at the Argentina vs Cape Verde match.

World Cup Sets Another Ratings Record in U.S. Loss to Belgium

Fox's telecast drew 30 million viewers Monday night, according to early Nielsen numbers.

By Rick Porter

US-Belgium World Cup match sets US TV record

The United States' Round of 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup became the most-watched soccer telecast in US history. The Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing Fox Sports, that the match averaged about 30 million viewers in the US, the largest audience ever for a soccer broadcast in the country. Belgium's 4-1 win over the US on Monday in Seattle eliminated the last remaining co-host from the tournament after Canada and Mexico had already exited in the Round of 16. Fox said v

By The Korea Herald

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 — the last match to be played at the 2026 tournament outside the United States. Both teams missed spot-kicks before Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel brilliantly saved Cucho Hernandez’s effort and Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty. Colombia, once again backed by thousands of pa...

By none@none.com (AFP)

World Cup grind beginning to take its toll on Norway squad, says coach

FIFA Investigating Alleged Racist Abuse of IShowSpeed

FIFA has begun an investigation of an incident that took place at the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 matchup between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday ... where famous streamer IShowSpeed was allegedly racially abused by a group of fans on his stream.…

By TMZ Staff

Former international Wanyama tips Kenya to qualify for 2030 World Cup

Wanyama spoke on Monday when he was unveiled as the brand ambassador for betting firm 22Bet.

Ekong relishes South Africa culture during W’Cup duty

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong shares his enjoyment of South Africa’s culture, food, and music while on World Cup broadcasting duty. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekong-relishes-south-africa-culture-during-wcup-duty/

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MND Local: Community gatherings in San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende has been abuzz with community gatherings of all kinds this summer, from World Cup viewing parties to art exhibitions and Shabbat dinners, writes our summer intern, Jared Tucker. The post MND Local: Community gatherings in San Miguel de Allende appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By Jared Tucker

As The World Cup Narrows, The Stakes Get Even Bigger At The Easywin World Cup Festival

The FIFA World Cup has reached the stage where every match matters more than the last. The Round of 16 is underway, the quarter-finals are within sight, and the margin between celebration and elimination has never been smaller. With every whistle, the pressure rises, leaving only the teams that can perform when it matters most. […] The post As The World Cup Narrows, The Stakes Get Even Bigger At The Easywin World Cup Festival appeared first on Vanguard News.

By akintayo eribake

Old Tafo MP: Let our World Cup exit mark the beginning of football reform

Old Tafo MP, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has urged Ghana to transform the disappointment of the Black Stars’ World Cup exit into an opportunity for major reforms within the country’s football system.

By Ernest Arhinful

2026 World Cup: the contrasting fortunes of Tunisia and South Africa + - Foot-Africa.com

2026 World Cup: the contrasting fortunes of Tunisia and South Africa +  Foot-Africa.com

Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia - Ahram Online

Vargas sends Switzerland to World Cup quarterfinals in shootout win over Colombia  Ahram Online

World Cup quarterfinals bracket: Full schedule, matchups and road to the final - Yahoo Sports

World Cup quarterfinals bracket: Full schedule, matchups and road to the final  Yahoo Sports