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ATLANTA (AP) — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has withdrawn from discussions about the team’s future activities. world cup During the Round of 16 match against Argentina, he spoke passionately about the plight of the Palestinian people.Mr. Hassan, waved the Palestinian flag He spoke on the subject for more than four minutes on Monday after Egypt’s victory over Australia in the final round, drawing applause from the large crowd of media gathered.”If there is anyone in the world who does not sympathize with the Palestinians, he is not human, whether he is an Arab, a European or an American,” Hassan said…

Paraguay 0-1 France: Kylian Mbappé is back at the top of the World Cup scoring list alongside Lionel Messi after converting a second-half penalty to take France into the last 16.00:05, July 5, 2026Updated July 5, 2026, 00:57Kylian Mbappe (Image: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)Their performance in this World Cup was truly amazing. However, red-hot France narrowly defeated Paraguay in the sweltering heat of Philadelphia thanks to another goal from Kylian Mbappé.In terms of cutting edge, no attack is as sharp as France’s, and Didier Deschamps’ side have emerged as one of the favorites for overwhelming glory, along with conquerors Argentina…

SEATTLE (AP) — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic could only watch from the bench as Belgium canceled out his team’s game. world cup The American star ended the tournament hampered by injuries and barely playing at his best.Pulisic, America’s most accomplished striker, failed to score in his second World Cup. He has scored 33 goals in 90 international appearances, but has only scored once in eight World Cup matches, against Iran in the 2022 group stage.Pulisic was injured for the second time in this World Cup and left midway through the second half. Monday’s game against Belgium was a 4-1 loss.…

Moroccan star Ayyoub Bouadi shone for Africa at the World Cup, with some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs expressing interest in signing him after the tournament.Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with Ayyoub Bouadi (Image: Getty Images)Premier League teams have been warned they may need to break the £100m threshold to sign World Cup star Ayyoub Bouadi. The teenager shone for Morocco at this summer’s tournament, playing a pivotal role in the African side’s progress to the quarter-finals.This comes after he broke into the team aged just 16 and spent three impressive seasons with French side…

The United States defeated Belgium 4-1 and was eliminated from the World Cup. This build-up was marred by the controversy over Folarin Balogun’s suspension.After just nine minutes, Charles de Ketelaer scored the first goal from close range, giving the Belgian the ball. That rehydration break helped shift momentum for the Americans, who tied the game 31 minutes later with a deflected free kick from Malik Tillman.But the American home crowd barely stopped celebrating the goal before falling behind again. Leandro Trossard delivered a cross to De Quetelaele’s head, who nodded it past American goalkeeper Matt Freese.The Americans were looking to…

SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field during the U.S. game against Belgium shocked the soccer world, but ultimately he played an unforgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss. world cup Round of 16 on Monday.The 25-year-old striker, who scored three goals at the World Cup, was shown a red card during America’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but FIFA lifted his suspension for Monday’s match after US President Donald Trump intervened on Balogun’s behalf.FIFA’s decision shocked soccer leaders doubt the sincerity European soccer body UEFA said FIFA had “crossed a line that should not be crossed”, while…

Jordan Henderson spoke at a press conference at Azteca Stadium on Saturday ahead of England’s World Cup last-16 match against Mexico.Jordan Henderson plays in his fourth World Cup with EnglandJordan Henderson admitted he felt altitude at the start of England’s final training session before facing Mexico.On Saturday afternoon, the Three Lions trained in the Pumas ‘Quarry’ and got a feel for the local climate before Thomas Tuchel and Henderson addressed the media at the Azteca Stadium.Asked to assess the conditions, Henderson said: “You can feel it a little bit. You can feel something. Just landing and getting into the hotel…

Harry Kane has insisted England are ready to “write their own history” at the Aztec Stadium. Forty years ago, Diego Maradona’s infamous Hand of God goal eliminated Argentina from the World Cup in Mexico City.Kane actually met the late Maradona nine years ago and has different memories of English football’s worst enemy. But Kane is still hungry and determined to see England enjoy a win, this time against the co-hosts in Mexico City.England captain Kane said: “Mexico is going to be special, the atmosphere, the fans, the stadium itself – the final round of the World Cup.”“When you think about…

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – JULY 5: England’s Jarrell Quansah #26 reacts after receiving a red card for a tackle on Mexico’s Jesus Gallardo #23 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 5, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo credit: Joosep Martinson – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) (Image: FIFA, Getty Images)FA officials are “considering options” regarding Jarrell Quansah’s red card following FIFA’s controversial U-turn over the sending off of US striker Folarin Balogun during last week’s game against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The England defender was given a single red…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain defeated world cup records With his sixth consecutive clean sheet, goalkeeper Unai Simon extended his longest scoreless streak in the competition to 609 minutes on Monday. 1-0 victory over Portugal.Spain tied Italy (1990) and Switzerland (2006-2010) for the record for consecutive clean sheets at the World Cup. Spain’s winning streak began with a 0-0 draw in the Round of 16 in 2022, when Morocco advanced on penalties.There was also a surprising no score. Draw with Cape Verde In this tournament, they made it through the opening round in group play and advanced to the quarterfinals…