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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…

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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

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.

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'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…

The Economic Times

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Economic Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Bangkok Post

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

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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

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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.

Latin Times

Egypt's Historic Run Ends in a Thirteen-Minute Argentine Storm Power by a Substitute

Trailing 2-0 late, Argentina scores three times in 13 minutes — including a sub's assist — to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Euronews

Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt

Argentina fans erupted in celebration after the defending champions came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Euronews

Argentina mount epic comeback to beat Egypt as they move into quarterfinals

Argentina trailed 2-0 with around 11 minutes to play. A late Enzo Fernández header saw them snatch a 3-2 victory and move into the quarterfinals.

The Guardian - UK

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

Hossam Hassan, the Egypt manager, said he would not watch any more of the World Cup claiming his side ‘suffered an injustice’ in defeat by Argentina

France 24

Egypt's World Cup dream fades after losing to Argentina

In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of…

The Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Comeback Entertained—But Serious Questions Asked About Champion’s Bid to Retain World Cup

Lionel Messi and Co. were almost knocked out by Egypt after being scared by Cabo Verde.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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