Ranking All Eight Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Some teams defied all odds to reach the quarterfinal stage. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
Why Are There No World Cup Games Today? Explaining the Break in the Schedule The 2026 World Cup is entering its final stretch, meaning only a handful of matches remain before the tournament reaches its conclusion. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
'Resign Now!' Gianni Infantino Under Fire as FIFA Boss Labeled a 'Disgrace' Gianni Infantino faces growing resignation calls after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card, with Donald Trump's phone call fuelling outrage across world football. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
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 FourFourTwo · Jul 7
When Will the USMNT Play Again After the World Cup? The USMNT will start its chase for the Nations League title in the fall. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
How Trump’s call to FIFA tested the limits of rules-based order “All I did was ask for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,” United States President Donald Trump said this week in front of reporters in the Oval Office. He was explaining why he had personally called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask that a red card… The Conversation · Jul 7
Thierry Henry clashes with Fox Sports pundit Alexi Lalas during intense Balogun red card debate The Fox Sport pundits disagreed over Fifa’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension after a red card against Bosnia, with President Donald Trump intervening The Independent UK · Jul 7
Winners and Losers From the USMNT’s Run at the 2026 World Cup The USMNT’s run at the 2026 World Cup fell short of the lofty goals many had set on home soil. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football The suspension of the USA striker’s red card after Trump’s intervention has shown what Gianni Infantino’s organisation is trying to turn the sport into: scripted entertainment The Guardian - UK · Jul 7
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Fifa condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him The Independent UK · Jul 7
How to watch Switzerland vs Colombia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash in Vancouver, team news Johan Manzambi misses Switzerland's FIFA World Cup 2026 clash with Colombia after suffering an injury during training. Here's how to watch the last-16 game for free online and from anywhere. TechRadar · Jul 7
Argentina Player Ratings vs. Egypt: Messi Inspires Stunning Comeback to Survive Another Scare The world champion produced a late show for the ages to seal a spot in the final eight. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Belgium Taunts USMNT, President Donald Trump With Brutal Social Media Post There was no shortage of controversy surrounding the USMNT’s hefty defeat to Belgium.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026: Match time in India, live streaming and team details Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming, India match time: Colombia and Switzerland will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Both teams enter this crucial knockout stage match remaining undefeated. The winner advances to face either Argentina or Egypt in the quarter-finals. This exciting…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 2026 World Cup Prize Money: How Much Each Team Will Earn Argentina earned $42 million for winning the 2022 World Cup, but even more is on offer for the 2026 champion.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 FIFA is investigating an incident between a fan and streamer IShowSpeed at a World Cup match FIFA says it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed with a fan during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde on Friday
The Times of India · Jul 7 Belgium's answer to Trump's interference: A 4-1 pasting of US Belgium decisively defeated the United States with a 4-1 score in a World Cup match. Belgian players celebrated their victory by mocking President Trump's signature dance moves. This win advanced Belgium to the quarterfinals, ending the United States' tournament run. The match became entangled in political debate over presidential influence…
Evening Standard · Jul 7 Will FIFA president Gianni Infantino be forced to resign after World Cup controversy? FIFA boss under fire after Folarin Balogun’s red card ban was suspended
Reason · Jul 7 The U.S. Could Eventually Win a Men's World Cup—With Enough Immigration and Capitalism Plus: Should Folarin Balogun have been allowed to play? The simple fix for red card suspensions.
The Economic Times · Jul 7 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches today: Full schedule, kick-off timings, live fixtures & teams eyeing quarter-final spots The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with two final Round of 16 matches. Six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in one of the crucial upcoming fixtures. Switzerland will compete against Colombia for the last remaining quarter-final…
TechRadar · Jul 7 How to watch Argentina vs Egypt: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 as Lionel Messi continues quest for glory, team news Lionel Messi leads the line for Argentina against Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere.
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Inside the 'Diaper' Speculation: Why an Insider's Unverified Claims are Haunting Donald Trump's Latest Flight Donald Trump faced online ridicule after boarding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One following the US World Cup loss, with social media reviving unverified claims about his health and appearance.
Louder · Jul 7 Watch Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder shower himself with Belgian beer as the USA crash out of the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, despite Donald Trump's unprecedented interference A bad day for the USA, but at least Eddie Vedder enjoyed himself