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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Egypt call for Fifa investigation into ‘blatant errors’ by referee in Argentina loss

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The Independent UK

Egypt demand referees kicked out of World Cup after ‘double standards’ against Argentina

The Egyptian FA wants French referee Francois Letexier and his team excluded from the World Cup after their controversial elimination at the hands of the holders

The Independent UK

Angry Egypt 'demand FIFA kicks out officials' over Argentina World Cup controversy

Egypt have made an official complaint and want an investigation into what they claim were “serious mistakes” and “double standards”

Evening Standard

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Fifa issues statement on IShowSpeed fan confrontation at Argentina World Cup match

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The Independent UK

The World Cup’s Biggest Upsets After Argentina’s Great Escape vs. Egypt

La Albiceleste pulled off a stunning comeback to avoid joining some of history’s biggest fall guys.

Sports Illustrated

'They Wanted Messi To Stay': Egypt Boss Makes Explosive FIFA Claim After Agonising World Cup Exit

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accuses FIFA of bias favouring Argentina in their World Cup defeat, suggesting marketing interests to keep Messi in the tournament influenced the outcome.

International Business Times UK

The 17 Players at Risk of World Cup Semifinal Suspension

Plenty of big names are walking a tightrope during the World Cup quarterfinals.

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FIFA To Investigate Alleged Racist Incident Against Streamer IShowSpeed At The 2026 World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that it will be investigating an alleged incident of racism against streaming host IShowSpeed at the 2026 World Cup.

Pedestrian.tv

How many matches has Gianni Infantino attended at the 2026 World Cup?

The FIFA president has been seen at a huge number of games so far this summer

FourFourTwo

Kremlin hails ''important step'' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The International Olympic Committee has eased many restrictions on Russia. This decision is an important step toward reinstating athletes' rights to compete. Sports bodies are now advised they need not vet athletes for neutral competition. Russia hopes this will allow its athletes to compete in major international events. Work continues…

The Economic Times

Kremlin hails 'important step' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia

The Kremlin has welcomed as an “important step” the International Olympic Committee’s decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games

The Independent UK

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16

England produced one of its all-time great World Cup results at the iconic Azteca.

Sports Illustrated

Trump's Balogun Call Fails to Dent FIFA's $9B World Cup Payday

FIFA projects a record £6.7 billion revenue from the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Qatar's earnings. Explore the financial strategies and controversies surrounding this global event.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices: Tickets now nearly 50% cheaper. Here's why

FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices have dropped significantly on secondary markets. This decline follows the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal from the tournament. Reduced fan interest and increased ticket availability have pressured resale prices downward. The Spain versus Belgium match saw a substantial price adjustment after…

The Economic Times

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The Guardian - US

USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short

The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed

The Guardian - UK

Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump

Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t

The Economic Times

The World Cup's hidden runners: Referees keep pace with players and pressure

FIFA has begun preparing referees for the 2026 World Cup with intense training. Officials undergo physical assessments and game-like simulations to improve performance. They train endurance, strength, and agility, while experts monitor their physical exertion. Recovery protocols include massages and cryotherapy for faster healing. Data trackers and medical specialists ensure…

Euronews

'The Trump Curse': Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams?

Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans are citing other losses linked to Trump’s team endorsements or even his presence at games.

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Fortune

Unilever's big World Cup bet is all about building 'desire at scale'

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The Independent UK

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

Euronews

Newsletter: Something is rotten in the state of Turkey

In today's newsletter: US President Donald Trump revives his annexationist rhetoric of the arctic island of Greenland, ambassadors in Brussels bristle over what to do about Serbia, and a letter about FIFA is making waves in the European Parliament.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish lawyer warns FIFA red card row may bring Infantino down and haunt World Cup

FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's ban will have implications for the World Cup and the governing body's under-fire president…

International Business Times UK

IShowSpeed Racist Abuse Scandal Prompts FIFA Probe During Argentina vs Cape Verde Game

FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse towards streamer IShowSpeed during a World Cup match in Miami. The incident, captured on livestream, has sparked significant online discussion

The National (Scotland)

Why Gianni Infantino's actions should give anyone who loves football the boak

Why the actions of Gianni Infantino and Fifa in capitulating to Donald Trump over Folarin Balogun's suspension will be what this World Cup is…

The Economic Times

Two USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs Belgium—Why were Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell banned ahead of the World Cup Round of 16?

USMNT FIFA staff suspension: Two United States Soccer Federation staff members faced FIFA suspensions before a key match. Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were suspended for violating match protocols. These suspensions reportedly stemmed from an earlier game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA has not publicly explained the disciplinary actions taken against the…

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