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Argentina mount astonishing late comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach quarter-finals

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina back from the brink against Egypt, notching a late goal and assist as his side fought from two goals down to win 3-2 and advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup (WC).

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Belgium mock FIFA and US president Trump with 'Trump dance' on and off the pitch

Following their thrashing 4-1 round-of-16 win over the USA, Belgium continued their mockery of their opponents by dancing in the locker room.

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Libyan legend Tarik El Taib backs Morocco to eliminate France in World Cup test

Libyan legend Tarik El Taib has expressed confidence that Morocco have what it takes to beat France in their quarter-final clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Boston Stadium on Thursday.

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Norwegian goalkeeper ran 6.7 km against Brazil: 'Hard to explain', says player manager

Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, who potentially played the game of his life in the Round of 16 against Brazil, ran no less than approximately 6.7 km against the South Americans, according to FIFA records. "The fact that he ran that far is quite difficult to explain", says the player-manager of the Norwegian national team, Brede Hangeland, to nrk.no

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Justice served as Belgium have last laugh to dump out co-hosts USA

The happiest man inside a shell-shocked Seattle Stadium was not Charles De Ketelaere after his brace helped Belgium beat the USA 4-1 on Monday, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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Belgium put four past abject USA to move into quarter-finals

Belgium sealed their passage into the last eight of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after claiming a seventh straight H2H victory against the USA following a 4-1 success in Seattle, denying the co-hosts a first quarter-final place since 2002.

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FIFA backs referee following Balogun red card despite Trump criticism

FIFA threw its full support behind Brazilian referee Raphael ⁠Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity on Monday following the red card shown ‌to United States striker Folarin Balogun that sparked a controversy at ‌the World Cup.

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Egypt coach makes Palestine appeal to keep political spotlight back on World Cup

Political tensions surrounding the World Cup deepened on Monday when Egypt coach Hossam ⁠Hassan used an official FIFA press conference to appeal for support for Palestinians ahead of his side's last-16 meeting with Argentina.

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Mikel Merino scores stoppage-time winner as Spain send Portugal out of World Cup

Spain became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to record six successive clean sheets, beating Portugal 1-0 in Dallas in the round of 16 to leave their Iberian neighbours without back-to-back World Cup knockout wins since 2006.

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Gianni Infantino reveals he told Donald Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.

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Trump admits he asked Infantino to review 'horrible' Balogun red card decision

President Donald Trump confirmed Monday he asked FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the "horrible" decision to hand a red card to star US striker Folarin Balogun, but said he did not request it be overturned.

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Belgium say FIFA rejected Folarin Balogun query after treating it as appeal

FIFA has rejected Belgium's ⁠letter seeking a copy of the decision to make USA striker ‌Folarin Balogun eligible for their World Cup ‌clash on Monday after treating ‌it as an inadmissible appeal, the ‌Royal Belgian Football Association said.

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No mercy for FIFA from Belgian people and politics: 'Simply shameful'

Belgians on Monday berated FIFA over its decision to suspend a red-card ban for one ⁠of the United States' top players before the two teams' World Cup clash following a personal intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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‘I don’t drink alcohol’: Nicolas Jackson clears air on allegations after Senegal exit World Cup

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson has come out to dismiss allegations that he had sneaked out of camp to a dance and returned drunk the night before the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match between Norway and the Lions of Teranga.

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'Crossed a red line': UEFA furious with FIFA's decision to hand Folarin Balogun reprieve

FIFA "crossed a red line" with the controversial decision to suspend US star Folarin Balogun's one-game ban for a year, European football's governing body UEFA said on Monday.

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England hold off Mexico in drama-filled encounter to make quarter-finals

A gripping encounter at the Estadio Azteca saw England progress to the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup (WC) after defeating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to extend the Three Lions’ unbeaten run to seven games.

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'Punished enough': Pochettino celebrates FIFA call to reinstate Balogun for Belgium tie

USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino described FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban after his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina as a celebration - a U-turn that allows their star striker to play against Belgium in the last 16 clash on Monday in Seattle.

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Haaland double sees Norway stun Brazil and reach World Cup quarters for first time

Erling Haaland’s brace sensationally dumped Brazil out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a 2-1 last-16 victory for Norway in New Jersey, securing their progress to a first-ever quarter-final at the tournament.

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Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after World Cup exit

The 73-year-old Portuguese trainer led the Black Stars to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on an initial four-month deal, with an extension clause tied to a quarter-final finish that was not triggered.

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Belgian FA 'astonished' by FIFA's decision to lift Balogun's suspension

The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) have reacted to FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension, saying it was 'astonished'.

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'I didn’t know it was April Fool’s Day': Garcia slams FIFA decision over Balogun suspension

Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA's decision to reinstate USA forward Folarin Balogun for Belgium's last-16 tie with the co-hosts as being like July 5th being called 'April Fool's Day' after the player's one-game suspension for a straight red card in their 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32 was suspended.

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From Salah to Vozinha: These World Cup stars are available on a free transfer

July 1st has passed, meaning players who had expiring contracts are now free to go wherever they want. That's also the case for some World Cup heroes, some of whom are even still active at the tournament. Flashscore shows you which players active at the FIFA World Cup are free agents.

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Balogun available for Belgium clash as FIFA lifts USA striker’s one-game suspension

Folarin Balogun will be available to play for the USA in their round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium, as his one-game red-card ban has now been suspended.

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Mory Diaw apologises to Senegal fans for mistake in Belgium World Cup defeat

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw has admitted responsibility for his mistake which enabled Belgium to score their second goal during the team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 fixture at Seattle Stadium last Wednesday.