Spain substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his side over injury-hit Belgium on Friday and set up a semifinal clash with France. After the teams went in level at 1-1 following the first half, Spain found the winner when Belgium’s back-up goalkeeper Senne […]
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African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism
When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase. “Africa deserves fewer World Cup slots,” he said, referring to the number of automatic qualifying places allocated to that continent rising from five to nine in […]
Morocco again knocked out of World Cup by France 2-0
France did it to Morocco again at the World Cup. For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 – this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals. With very few attacking chances, Morocco landed only one shot on […]
Portuguese referee appointment fuels debate before Argentina quarterfinal
FIFA’s appointment of Portuguese match officials for Argentina’s FIFA World Cup quarterfinal against Switzerland has triggered widespread discussion on social media ahead of the July 11 clash at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The announcement quickly drew attention as football fans debated the referee selection, with many sharing differing opinions about what it could mean […]
PCB launches four-team tournament for World Cup preparations
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a four-team One-Day tournament scheduled for August as part of its preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The competition will take place before the domestic first-class season and aims to identify a strong group of players capable of representing Pakistan on the global stage. Director […]
Fifa defends referees after Argentina Egypt World Cup controversy
Fifa refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the match officials who handled Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. He rejected allegations of bias and insisted that referees performed their duties independently without influence from any individual or organisation. Read more : Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms FIFA World Cup 2026 […]
Gauhar Khan sparks debate after Messi criticism
Indian actress Gauhar Khan triggered widespread discussion on social media after calling Argentina captain Lionel Messi a “loser” following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Her remarks quickly gained attention as football fans reacted strongly to both the match and her opinion. Read more : Cristiano Ronaldo […]
Egypt file complaint against referee after ‘controversial’ World Cup exit
The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier after the serious […]
France vs Morocco rematch as World Cup quarter-finals get underway
France begin their final push towards a third World Cup crown on Thursday when they take on Morocco in a blockbuster showdown as a star-studded quarter-final line-up kicks off. After a month of scintillating action that has dispelled pre-tournament anxieties over sky-high ticket prices and geopolitics, the biggest, boldest and most logistically complex World Cup […]
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with defending champions Argentina. The two teams canceled each other out in the final game of the last 16 – the game in Vancouver was also the last at the 2026 tournament to be played outside […]