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- Jul 4
Egypt coach waves Palestinian flag after World Cup win, risking FIFA sanction
Hossam Hassan displayed a Palestinian flag on the pitch after Egypt's penalty shootout win over Australia, dedicating the victory to both nations and potentially violating FIFA's ban on political gestures.
- Jul 4
Argentina survives Cape Verde scare in extra-time thriller at World Cup
Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal of the tournament but defending champions Argentina needed extra time and an own goal to beat debutants Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 16.
- Jun 30
Haaland's late strike sends Norway past Ivory Coast and into World Cup last 16
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32, becoming the first European team to reach the knockout stage.
- Jun 28
Messi scores in seventh straight World Cup match as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, set up Cape Verde clash
Lionel Messi's late free-kick sealed a 3-1 victory over Jordan, extending his record to 19 World Cup goals and seven consecutive scoring appearances. Argentina completed Group J with a perfect nine points.
- Jun 18
England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup classic as Kane equals Lineker's record
Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a stunning second-half goal as England launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The six-goal encounter was one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament's opening round.
- Jun 14
Netherlands held to 2-2 draw by Japan in World Cup Group F thriller
A late header from Daichi Kamada secured a 2-2 draw for Japan against the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup Group F opener at AT&T Stadium, continuing Japan’s run of strong results against European opponents.
- May 26
US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Near Hormuz as Ceasefire Talks Hang in the Balance
American forces struck missile launch sites and minelaying vessels near Bandar Abbas late Monday, testing the fragile April 8 ceasefire just as US and Iranian negotiators work toward a deal in Doha.
