- Jul 8
Argentina erase two-goal deficit in 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2, advance to World Cup quarterfinals amid VAR fury
Lionel Messi missed a penalty, then broke down in tears after Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals, where Switzerland await.
- Jul 8
Argentina stuns Egypt with three-goal comeback, teammate confirms this is Messi's last World Cup
Argentina overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final 13 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, and Lautaro Martinez revealed afterwards that the tournament is Lionel Messi's last.
- Jul 7
FIFA refereeing chief rejects Egypt's claims of bias in Argentina's World Cup comeback win
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina dismissed allegations of favouritism after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, saying match officials acted with complete independence, while Egypt demanded the referee's exclusion from the World Cup.
- Jul 4
Egypt reaches first World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout win over Australia, goalkeeper substitution backfires
A late goalkeeper substitution by Australia coach Tony Popovic failed to deliver as Egypt won a penalty shootout 4-2 in Dallas, reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
- Jun 28
Iran denied late winner by VAR as Egypt draw 1-1; Team Melli awaits last-16 fate
Iran came within centimetres of a historic World Cup knockout berth only to see a stoppage-time goal ruled out by VAR against already-qualified Egypt on Friday, leaving their last-16 hopes dependent on other results.
- Jun 28
Egypt draws 1-1 with Iran to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in its history
A late VAR-offside decision denying Iran a winner at Lumen Field sends the Pharaohs through to face Australia on 3 July.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 27
Late drama leaves Iran in limbo: disallowed goal, Taremi’s fury, and Salah’s scare
Iran thought they had secured a late winner, but VAR and Szymon Marciniak ruled it out for offside. Captain Mehdi Taremi then accused FIFA and the United States of trying to eliminate his team.
- Jun 27
Egypt advances past group stage for first time as Iran awaits fate after dramatic 1-1 draw
Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Iran on Friday, while a stoppage-time Iranian goal was disallowed by VAR, leaving Iran's fate to be decided by Saturday's remaining group matches.
- Jun 27
Belgium crush New Zealand 5-1 to win Group G and advance at 2026 World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated Belgium's 5-1 demolition of New Zealand, with Leandro Trossard netting twice as the Red Devils leapfrogged Egypt on goal difference to claim top spot in Group G.
- Jun 25
Rainbow flags, anti-regime protests and a 1-1 draw define Egypt-Iran World Cup Pride Match in Seattle
Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw in a World Cup group match designated Seattle's 'Pride Match,' with rainbow flags and anti-regime protests turning the Lumen Field precinct into a cacophony of competing causes.
- Jun 22
World Cup debutants Cape Verde stun Uruguay with historic first goal in 2-2 draw, while Egypt ends 92-year wait for victory
Cape Verde, a nation of half a million, scored its first ever World Cup goal and held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in Miami, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for its first tournament win since 1934.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.
- Jun 15
Lukaku’s instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt own goal forces Group G draw
Romelu Lukaku’s immediate off‑the‑bench pressure forced a 66th‑minute own goal by Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, earning Belgium a 1‑1 draw after Emam Ashour’s first‑half stunner in Seattle.
- Jun 15
Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Egyptians took a first-half lead through Ashour's powerful strike, but a second-half own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku salvaged a point for the Red Devils.
- Jun 15
Belgium begins World Cup campaign against Egypt as Garcia's revitalized side rides 13-match unbeaten run into Seattle opener
Belgium enters the 2026 World Cup on a 13-match unbeaten streak under coach Rudi Garcia, taking on Mohamed Salah's Egypt tonight at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Group G opener pits two favorites against each other in temperatures forecast to reach 34°C.
- Jun 14
FIFA orders Egypt to remove African Cup stars and Haiti to alter independence battle graphic from World Cup kits
Egypt must strip seven African Cup of Nations stars from their jerseys, while Haiti scrubs a scene from the 1803 Vertières battle after FIFA intervention ahead of group-stage matches.
- May 30
Liverpool Sack Arne Slot After Disappointing Fifth-Place Finish, Eye Bournemouth's Iraola as Successor
Liverpool FC have parted ways with manager Arne Slot just one year after he led the club to a record-equalling 20th league title, following a season marred by fan discontent and a fifth-place finish.
