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ATLANTA (AP) — What should have been a glorious celebration for Mohamed Salah and Egypt turned ugly in the end.On the verge of confusing the defense world cup The champions, the Pharaohs, lost a two-goal lead late in the game and lost to Lionel Messi and Argentina. Round of 16 3-2 on tuesday.The record of victory was decided in 2 minutes of stoppage time. cause a wild scene In front of the Egyptian bench. Goalkeeping coach Saffan Elsagil was shown a red card and had to physically restrain himself from chasing French referee François Letexier. Several yellow cards were handed…
FIFA has announced that U.S. national team striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to play against Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals, but the Belgian FA will likely vie for his spot if he is selected for Monday’s match.July 6, 2026, 18:15Updated July 6, 2026, 18:46Folarin Balogun is scheduled to play against Belgium (Image: John Dorton/USSF/Getty Images)The Belgian Football Association has confirmed that it will allow Folarin Balogun to compete for eligibility if he plays for the United States against Belgium. After FIFA rejected Balogun’s appeal to lift his one-match suspension, the national body said: “This leaves open any further action.”FIFA…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan is unhappy about losing to Argentina at the World Cup, with forward Mostafa Zico claiming his country’s match was match-fixed. The reigning world champions lost 2-0 in Atlanta and appeared to be on the brink of elimination.However, Argentina scored three unanswered goals in the final stages, keeping their hopes of winning the World Cup in a row. The match was mired in controversy from beginning to end. Egypt were fouled early in the game and had their goal ruled out by VAR, but they were equally furious that Argentina were not awarded a penalty moments before…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Julio Cortez is a veteran photojournalist for The Associated Press. He is the AP regional chief photographer and a Pulitzer Prize winner. Cortez is working on his third World Cup and has been with AP for 16 years and is based in Dallas.why this photoOn the eve of Portugal’s match against Spain on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo answered a question at a press conference about the possibility of this being his last World Cup appearance. When asked how he would feel if his team lost to Spain, he said that the result was up to God and…
England’s celebrations after defeating Mexico 3-2 were abruptly cut short when Jordan Henderson suffered a serious injury after slipping while climbing on a billboard.July 6, 2026, 14:46Updated July 6, 2026 15:25Jordan Henderson taken to hospital, manager Thomas Tuchel confirms ‘really bad’ injuryJordan Henderson will miss England’s remaining World Cup matches after being diagnosed with an abnormal wrist injury that will require surgery. Henderson, 36, climbed over an advertising board and landed awkwardly during celebrations after England’s 3-2 win over Mexico in Mexico City.The midfielder was seen lying on the grass in severe pain as teammate Dan Byrne rushed to help.…
England now know exactly which teams stand in their way to reach the World Cup final on July 19th. Thomas Tuchel’s side advanced to the quarter-finals with a win over Mexico in the early hours of Monday morning, but were well aware that they had a tough task ahead of them.The Three Lions battled through intense thunderstorms and difficult altitude conditions to defeat Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca in a spectacular performance. Despite Jarrell Quansah receiving a red card and Harry Kane conceding a penalty, England held on to secure a place in the last eight.There they will…
Liverpool face a major decision on Virgil van Dijk’s future after hearing his contract ends this month, with the defender speaking outVirgil van Dijk spoke glumly about the Netherlands’ World Cup exit as he prepares to return to Liverpool (Image: beIN Sports)Liverpool have shown no interest in selling Virgil van Dijk this summer, despite growing speculation about his departure. The Dutchman is expected to join coach Andoni Iraola’s side in late July, at which point their pre-season tour of the United States will be well underway.Van Dijk, who turns 35 on Wednesday, may have seen enough North America to last…
Off the pitch, the 39-year-old continues to maintain an impeccable reputation. However, this did not prevent baseless speculation about Messi’s personal life from spreading online, and even involving Telefe journalist Sofi Martínez. After Argentina’s hard-fought defeat to Cape Verde in the second round, Messi deliberately approached her and playfully mocked the infidelity allegations surrounding them.”When I look at you, they ask why they look at you. And when I say hello, they ask why they say hello,” a smiling Messi said after the two shared a warm embrace.A grateful Sophie replied, “This is all a lie.”Sophie also has the support…
ATLANTA (AP) – Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion and cried at the final whistle after Argentina’s stunning two-goal comeback. Beat Egypt 3-2 Moving on to Tuesday world cup Quarterfinals.Argentina’s three goals came in stoppage time with 11 minutes left in regulation. Messi played directly with his hands or feet in two of those games.Messi contributed to Argentina’s goal in the 79th minute, assisting Cristian Romero’s header. Four minutes later, he scored a shot past Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobair, tying the game at 2-2.The crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, dressed in Argentina’s signature blue and white colors, was packed to…
A difficult few days for Mauricio Pochettino seemed too much for the American manager, who was unable to control his emotions pitchside.Mauricio Pochettino played against Belgium (Image: Anadolu, Anadolu, via Getty Images)US head coach Mauricio Pochettino was upset when his FIFA World Cup co-hosts fell behind 1-0 to Belgium within the first 10 minutes. His anger worsened after he conceded a second goal immediately after drawing one.With co-hosts Canada and Mexico eliminated in the Round of 16, the USMNT was given a chance to become the only North American team in the quarterfinals, but first they had to beat Belgium.…