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Hossam Hassan accused the referee of bias after Egypt's World Cup defeat to Argentina, criticizing several key decisions.
StaffJuly 8, 2026
Argentina’s win over Cape Verde exposed flaws rather than closing them, pushing coach Lionel Scaloni and his squad into deep analysis ahead of a crucial Round of 16 clash with Egypt.
StaffJuly 5, 2026
Senegal’s national team faced chaos after authorities canceled the private plane meant to bring them home from the U.S. following their World Cup exit, forcing players back to hotels.
StaffJuly 5, 2026
Jeremy Doku entered the World Cup as Belgium’s key attacking hope, but injuries, personal distractions, and poor form have cast doubt on his role in the starting lineup.
StaffJuly 5, 2026
FIFA confirmed that Egypt coach Hossam Hassan faces no punishment for raising the Palestinian flag after the Australia match, as Palestine is among the 211 member states allowed under tournament rules.
StaffJuly 5, 2026
France’s dazzling attack has made them the team to beat at the 2026 World Cup, but looming clashes with Morocco, Portugal, and Spain could test their bid for a third straight final.
StaffJuly 1, 2026
Egypt’s camp is abuzz as Mohamed Salah took part in part of training ahead of the Round of 32 clash with Australia, raising hopes he may feature despite fitness concerns.
StaffJuly 1, 2026
Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended Julian Alvarez after his World Cup remarks, stressing the striker never mentioned Barça, and warning Atletico Madrid that the Catalan club will not be held hostage in transfer talks.
StaffJuly 1, 2026
France advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup with 13 goals in four matches, extending a streak of scoring at least three goals in every game since the 2022 final.
StaffJuly 1, 2026
Paraguay stunned Germany, winning 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to eliminate the four-time champions from World Cup 2026.
StaffJune 30, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage ended after 72 matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With the field reduced from 48 teams to 32, BBC reporters selected the best team, player, match and moment from an exciting opening round.
StaffJune 28, 2026
Senegal will face Iraq in their final World Cup group match without goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who suffered a knee injury during Monday’s defeat to Norway.
StaffJune 24, 2026
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his side is the “most persecuted team” at the World Cup after last-minute travel restrictions disrupted their plans.
StaffJune 16, 2026
Fans of the 2026 World Cup noticed that most matches began several minutes later than scheduled, raising questions about timing and organization.
StaffJune 15, 2026
The Ecuador vs Ivory Coast match at the 2026 World Cup witnessed the first-ever application of IFAB’s new “one-minute rule,” with Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo becoming its first victim.
StaffJune 15, 2026
The 2026 World Cup opened with Asian teams stunning Europe’s giants, earning two victories and a dramatic draw, signaling a tournament full of surprises and boosting confidence across the continent.
StaffJune 14, 2026
France enters the 2026 World Cup with questions over Ousmane Dembélé, whose inconsistent national team performances contrast with his Paris Saint-Germain form, raising debate ahead of the opening match against Senegal.
StaffJune 14, 2026
Washington will bar individuals linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard from joining the national team’s World Cup delegation, while allowing players and staff entry.
StaffJune 3, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente insists the national team’s badge outweighs any club loyalty, after unveiling a World Cup squad dominated by Barcelona players and excluding Real Madrid stars for the first time.
StaffMay 26, 2026