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Egypt ‘Cheated’ In Controversial World Cup Exit To Messi’s Argentina, Says Coach
Hassan speculated that the officials had been put under pressure to keep one of the biggest names in the competition. Egypt’s defender #05 Ramy Rabia, forward #10 Mohamed Salah and defender #03 Mohamed Hany react during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on…
Argentina Survive Egypt Test To Reach World Cup Last Eight
The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty saved, put the Pharaohs in sight of a historic victory in Atlanta. Argentina’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in…
FULL LIST: Players who scored most World Cup penalties
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has continued to produce standout individual performances, with several players adding to their goal tallies from the penalty spot as the tournament enters its decisive phase. As the Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Online curates a list of players who have scored the most penalties in World…
Spain End Ronaldo’s World Cup Dream, Reach Quarter-Finals
Mikel Merino scored a dramatic injury-time winner at the AT&T Stadium outside Dallas, breaking Portuguese hearts in the first minute of added time to send Spain into the last eight. Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium…
Ronaldo Starts Against Spain In Bid To Extend Last World Cup
While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career. Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after a draw in the 2026 World Cup Group K football match between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June…
World Cup: Klopp Slams FIFA’s Decision To Overturn Balogun’s Suspension
Balogun was set to miss Monday’s last-16 knockout clash with Belgium having picked up a red card in his previous match, but FIFA on Sunday suspended the ban for a year, making the forward eligible to play. Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States attends a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Real Madrid Sign Dumfries From Inter Milan
Attacking right-back Dumfries, 30, played with the Netherlands at the World Cup until they were eliminated in the round of 32 on penalties by Morocco. File photo of Denzel Dumfries. Credit: X/@DenzelJMD2 Real Madrid signed Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan on Sunday for a reported 20 million euros ($23 million). “(We) have reached…
Mbappe Penalty Sends France Past Paraguay, Sets Up Morocco Quarter-Final
Paraguay’s efforts to get under the skin of France’s superstars worked for three quarters of a game played in front of 68,324 fans in Philadelphia in heatwave conditions. France needed a second-half Kylian Mbappe penalty to break down a stubborn Paraguay side on Saturday, winning a niggly World Cup last-16 clash 1-0 to set up…
Egypt Defeat Australia On Penalties To Reach World Cup Last 16
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16. Advertisement More to follow… Egypt’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) Egypt beat Australia…
Bayern Sign Morocco Midfielder Saibari On Five-Year Deal
The midfielder joins the German champions for a reported fee of 50 million. Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced the signing of Morocco midfielder Ismael Saibari from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until 2031. The midfielder joins the German champions for a reported fee of 50 million ($57 million). An attacking midfielder with a goal threat, the…
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