1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (412+ words) FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt. Read Also: 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt " Messi Hassan speculated…...

21+ hour, 6+ min ago  (653+ words) An England supporter who gave up his house deposit to take his grandfather to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received an unexpected financial boost after a company reimbursed the entire "10, 000 he spent on the once-in-a-lifetime trip. Twenty-one-year-old Jacob Allmendinger used…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (319+ words) With just eight teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quarter-finals are expected to be decided by moments of individual brilliance. From experienced superstars to emerging talents, these players have the quality to turn tight contests in their team's…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (391+ words) 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…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (180+ words) The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken another twist after the completion of the Round of 16, with Lionel Messi moving back to the top of the scoring charts following Argentina's dramatic comeback victory over…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (326+ words) Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches. The Sharks are set for…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (333+ words) Winning the FIFA World Cup is the ultimate achievement in football. Defending that title, however, has proven even more difficult. In the tournament's nearly century-long history, only two countries have successfully retained the World Cup trophy, while several others have…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (645+ words) Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa. His trip to the migration frontline…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (416+ words) Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (364+ words) Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon etched his name into World Cup history on Thursday after setting a new record for the longest shutout streak, surpassing a mark that had stood for 36 years. The 29-year-old Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper achieved the feat during…...