Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career

Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

The World Cup Stood as a Break From U.S. Politics. Then Trump Got Involved.

The president’s call to the head of FIFA underscores that he has yet to find an area of American, or even global, life where he is unwilling to assert himself.

By Luke Broadwater

FIFA Emerges Even Richer From a World Cup of Controversies - Bloomberg.com

FIFA Emerges Even Richer From a World Cup of Controversies  Bloomberg.com

Trump’s intervention hangs over World Cup as US crashes out

Also in today’s newsletter, Zelenskyy tells the FT that Trump changed his mind about Russia-Ukraine war

French prosecutors open probe into Paraguay senator's racist abuse of Mbappé

Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay, mocked Kylian Mbappé's origins, upbringing and appearance on X after his winning penalty knocked Paraguay out of the World Cup.

Egypt manager Hassan to switch off World Cup after Argentina ‘injustice’

Hassan’s side beaten after being 2-0 up late on ‘They want Messi to stay in the tournament’ Egypt’s manager, Hossam Hassan, has vowed not to watch another minute of the World Cup after feeling his side “suffered an injustice” against Argentina as Lionel Messi inspired a miraculous comeback from two goals down. Egypt took an early lead through Yasser Ibrahim and thought they had doubled their advantage early in the second half, only for Mostafa Ziko’s goal to be disallowed for a foul by Marw...

By Ed Aarons at Atlanta Stadium

Reigning champion Argentina escapes with remarkable World Cup victory over Egypt

Egypt was leading late, up 2-0. The Argentinians looked beaten. But they fought and fought and fought. Scoring one goal, then another to equalize. And, finally, a third to advance to the quarterfinal.

By Jasmine Garsd

Argentina pull off one of greatest World Cup comebacks ever to avoid massive upset against Egypt

Argentina scored three goals in under 15 minutes to complete a stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt after trailing 2-0 late in the match.

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to beat Egypt in World Cup last 16

‌Holders Argentina survive huge scare to earn a 3-2 win ⁠over Egypt and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

Could football break away from FIFA and its World Cup?

FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?

Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral

A video showing a Chinese tourist berating hotel staff in Malaysia for not flying China’s flag has gone viral after viewers pointed out the flags belonged to the nations competing in the Fifa World Cup finals. The man, who was reportedly in Kuala Lumpur on business, confronted a staff member at his hotel’s breakfast restaurant after noticing flags from dozens of countries but not China’s. In the clip, he can be seen interrogating a visibly confused worker for an explanation before telling he...

By SCMP’s Asia desk

Switzerland vs Colombia live: Manzambi out of World Cup last-16 tie in blow to Swiss

Switzerland take on World Cup dark horses Colombia in Vancouver in the round of 16, stripped of injured 20-year-old breakout star Johan Manzambi. The winners will go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier today. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute match commentary.

By Benjamin DODMAN

A Cairo coffee house erupts, then goes silent as Egypt’s World Cup run meets Argentina

Egypt's national soccer team has made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time

By Samy Magdy

The superstars of the World Cup are out-superstarring themselves this year

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland have each scored 7 goals in the World Cup already. Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images; Image Photo Agency/Getty Images; Al Bello/Getty Images With up to four games left, three players have already scored 7 goals in the World Cup. It means the tournament is on track to see its highest scoring Golden Boot winner in a generation. That's a big win for FIFA given the huge opportunities that would come with a growing US market. The World Cup's biggest st...

World Cup: The inevitability of Leo Messi 

Messi's own brilliance assured himself at least one more World Cup game in his legendary career.

By Jay Busbee

Belgium crushes USA’s World Cup dream: ‘We held a meeting when we heard the news’

Belgium's players had held a team meeting after Balogun's shock FIFA reprieve and had vowed to make a statement against the World Cup co-hosts

By AFP

Erling Haaland reacts to Dragon Ball Z 'Majin Buu' meme amid FIFA World Cup 2026

Norway striker Erling Haaland is making headlines not only for his performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026 but also for a meme that has taken over social media once again. Football fans across X, Instagram and TikTok have been comparing the Manchester City star to Dragon Ball Z villain Majin Buu, especially the Super Buu version.

By GLOBAL SPORTS DESK

Messi missed, scored, wept, and dragged Argentina back from the dead in FIFA World Cup epic

By Sandip G

Where to Watch Switzerland vs. Colombia World Cup Match Live Online

The July 7 game marks the tournament's final Round of 16 matchup.

By Erin Lassner

Seán O’Connor: Incredible and inevitable — Argentina’s World Cup dream lives on thanks to Messiah Messi

By Seán O'Connor

Argentina return from the brink to beat Egypt and reach World Cup quarter-finals

Argentina advanced to the last eight at the World Cup after recovering from a two-goal deficit to see off Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday.

By Paul Myers

World Cup 2026: Switzerland v Colombia updates

Switzerland and Colombia meet in Vancouver with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

USMNT’s World Cup Exit Scores Historic Ratings

The U.S. defeat by Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup helped Fox keep breaking ratings records for soccer coverage. The USMNT’s 4-1 loss to the Europeans was watched by 30M viewers, becoming the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history. It hit a peak of 36.9M viewers between 9:15-9:30am ET during the start […]

By Peterdeadline

These LEGO Busts of Lionel Messi Are Selling Out on Heels of Soccer Legend’s Starry World Cup Run

This is an officially-licensed released from LEGO and Messi, and was released last month to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup

By Tim Chan

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to see off Egypt in FIFA World Cup

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid a stunning exit at the hands of Egypt and prolong Lionel Messi’s World Cup career with a 3-2 win to reach the quarter-finals. The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty saved, put the Pharaohs in sight of a historic victory in Atlanta. However, Cristian Romero’s header sparked the comeback as Argentina struck three times in the final 11 minutes plus stoppage ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Egypt denied World Cup quarter-final place by late Argentina comeback

Holders Argentina survived a massive scare and staged a comeback with three late goals to earn a 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday which sent them through to the World Cup quarter-finals, after Egypt had a goal inexplicably ruled out by the video assistant referee. They will meet Switzerland or Colombia in Saturday’s quarter-final in […]

Egypt coach blasts refereeing and turns his back on World Cup

Collina sticks up for referee criticised by Trump after sending off Balogun

(ANSA) - ROME, JUL 7 - Italian refereeing great Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of FIFA's referees committee, has stuck up for Raphael Claus, the Brazilian official criticized by US President Donald Trump for sending off United States forward Folarin Balogun in their last-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup. FIFA controversially suspended Balogun's automatic one-match ban, enabling him to play in Monday's last-16 match against Belgium, which the USA lost 4-1. "Claus is at...

By ANSA

Argentina keep World Cup title defence alive as three-goal comeback stuns Egypt

Christian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez’s goals secured a quarter-final berth.

Not Even Eddie Vedder Chugging a Whole Beer Could Help the U.S. Men’s Team During World Cup Meltdown

He's still "Alive," but the host nation is out after Monday's (July 6) humbling loss to Belgium.

By Gil Kaufman

Tom Brady Says Argentina's World Cup Comeback Against Egypt 'Might Top 28-3'

Greatness recognizes greatness ... and Tom Brady was so impressed with Lionel Messi and Argentina's win over Egypt at the FIFA World Cup, he thinks it might've topped his 28-3 comeback in the Super Bowl!! Messi and his crew were seemingly cooked…

By TMZ Staff

Argentina's gruelling World Cup schedule a concern for Scaloni

He insists that the champions should be given more rest in the final stages

By AFP

World Cup: Messi rescues Argentina as champions fight back to beat Egypt

The Argentina captain became the first player to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches. The post World Cup: Messi rescues Argentina as champions fight back to beat Egypt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Tunde Eludini

Holders Argentina roar back to stun Egypt 3-2 in World Cup last 16

Defending champions Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes to beat a fe...

Liam Gallagher “ready” for World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ performance if England reach final

Harry Kane and co. have been singing the Britpop classic with fans after victories against Panama, Croatia, Mexico and more The post Liam Gallagher “ready” for World Cup ‘Wonderwall’ performance if England reach final appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

Trump interference and team USA's spectacular crash out leave stain on World Cup

The US tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium.

The Day Trump and the Epstein Class Nearly Broke the FIFA World Cup

“In the eyes of the world, no matter what happens, every goal, every game [the US] wins, maybe tonight and afterwards, will have a stigma attached.” At the very beginning of this edition of the FIFA World Cup, we asked how much damage the Trump administration could do to the world’s biggest sports event. The […]

By Nick Corbishley

US exits World Cup after Balogun red card controversy with 4-1 loss to Belgium

Argentine coach Pochettino took responsibility for the loss after FIFA’s decision to overturn the striker’s suspension — a move that sparked criticism worldwide La entrada US exits World Cup after Balogun red card controversy with 4-1 loss to Belgium se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Buenos Aires Herald

World Cup: We’ve suffered injustice, says Egypt coach after loss to Argentina

Egypt’s coach, Hossam Hassan, claims his team suffered “injustice” in their World Cup defeat to Argentina, citing questionable decisions on and off the pit Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-weve-suffered-injustice-says-egypt-coach-after-loss-to-argentina/

By Punch Newspapers

Egypt ‘cheated’ in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan

The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move. The post Egypt ‘cheated’ in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says Hassan appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Build Ghanaian coaches – ADC urges after Black Stars World Cup exit

Ghana’s exit from the ongoing FIFA World Cup has reignited debate over the future of the Black Stars, with the Africa Development Council (ADC) urging greater investment in local coaches instead of relying on foreign appointments.

By Ernest Arhinful

Egypt coach proud of Pharaohs' World Cup campaign, looks to the future - Ahram Online

Egypt coach proud of Pharaohs' World Cup campaign, looks to the future  Ahram Online