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Switzerland controversially took the lead against Qatar with a penalty from Bril Embolo, but many pundits and fans were left baffled by VAR’s failure to award an offside ruling in the build-up.21:38, June 13, 2026Updated June 13, 2026 22:21Gary Neville was never happy with FIFA’s decision not to share replays (Image: ITV Sport)Gary Neville has accused FIFA of being a “dictatorship” after it failed to share the VAR replay of Switzerland’s controversial penalty decision. Bril Embolo gave the European team the lead against Qatar on Saturday night in San Francisco.Remo Freuler was brought down by Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, giving…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Qatar may finally be able to move on from its forgotten homeland world cup Four years ago, they played Group B favorites Switzerland on Saturday and scored a goal in stoppage time to earn them a shock 1-1 draw.And oh, what a mistake this mighty Swiss made!A TV headline on his home country’s French-language public broadcaster RTS blared: “Qatar Strophy.”In front of a crowd of 67,966 at Levi’s Stadium, Boualem Kuki headed home the equalizer in the fourth minute of stoppage time, giving Qatar their first World Cup point.”Every draw feels like a loss,” said…

Bradley Barcola has been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal, with a big update regarding the Paris Saint-Germain star’s future revealed.Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool (Image: Lars Baron/Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola has reportedly announced his intention to leave the club this summer, giving a big boost to the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal. Barcola has played a key role in PSG’s Champions League titles in each of the past two seasons, but faces an uncertain future ahead of the summer transfer window.Liverpool and Arsenal are said to be interested in signing Barcola this…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu has made the final decision that team captain Wataru Endo will not play in the game. world cup The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder likely missed the full game due to an injury to his left foot.Coach Moriyasu said on Saturday, on the eve of Japan’s first Group F match against the Netherlands, that it was difficult to convey his thoughts to Endo. Decision made earlier this week. The coach said Endo showed respect and understanding.Coach Moriyasu said through an interpreter, “We asked him to do his best and the medical staff took care…

There were controversial moments in the first half of the World Cup group stage match between Qatar and Switzerland in San Francisco.June 13, 2026 20:38Updated June 13, 2026 21:17Commentators baffled by harsh offside decision (Image: ITV)A harsh offside decision sparked confusion between Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon during the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland. Dixon, who was commentating on Matterface, was adamant that Switzerland’s penalty was canceled for offside.The Europeans were awarded an early spot-kick after Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada brought down Lemon Freuler. There was no doubt that Freuler had been thwarted, but a freeze frame from…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Brazil and Morocco face off at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. Flags adorn the playing surface ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Flags adorn the playing surface ahead of the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June…

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up efforts to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouadi, with the Gunners reportedly considering a £60m deal for the 18-year-old.Mikel Arteta could add more players to his squad this summer (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)Arsenal are reportedly targeting a move for Lille star Ayyoub Bouadi. The Gunners are currently preparing for the upcoming Premier League season, but first they must deal with the unpredictability that the summer transfer window inevitably brings.Mikel Arteta’s side aim to retain the league title next season and have already been touted on a list of potential new arrivals to the Emirates.Bouadi’s future has…

Australia defeated South Africa 107 in Manchester on Saturday to win the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup’s first heavyweight showdown.Australia, seeking their seventh title in the 10th World Cup, battled 172-8 at Old Trafford to win by 65 points.South Africa were runners-up in the last two tournaments, defeating Australia in the semi-finals in 2024. However, the Proteas will have to outdo their other group rivals India on June 21 to qualify for the semi-finals.Earlier, on a stormy and cloudy day in Manchester, Scotland achieved their first World Cup victory with a 40-point lead over Ireland. Ireland, looking for their first win…

Stuart Pearce believes England and Thomas Tuchel must make the most of their chance to make history at this summer’s World Cup – as they don’t come around very often.Stuart Pearce wants England to do justice at the World Cup (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)Stuart Pearce insists England players must seize the once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the World Cup. And the Three Lions icon says “fantastic” Thomas Tuchel could be the man to lead the Three Lions to glory in the United States this summer.Pearce will be remembered as England’s greatest player, winning 78 caps, but he only…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — There appeared to be thousands of empty seats scattered throughout Levi’s Stadium. world cup Saturday’s match between Qatar and Switzerland.On an unseasonably warm June afternoon by Bay Area standards, the temperature at kickoff was around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius), but many of the empty seats were on the east side of the stadium, which can typically be very hot most of the year.Swiss fans dressed in bright red blended into the empty red seats.on friday, FIFA blames empty seats During the World Cup match, Korea and Czech Republic In Guadalajara, fans watched from…