FIFA World Cup 2026 stories

Argentina's controversial VAR-assisted victory over Egypt sparks legitimacy debate at 2026 World Cup

Argentina advanced in the 2026 World Cup after a controversial match against Egypt featuring disputed VAR decisions, with 39-year-old Lionel Messi leading a dramatic comeback. Egyptian players and coaches protested the officiating, calling the match 'rigged,' while questions about tournament legitimacy emerged amid ongoing controversies involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 stories

Argentina players display Falklands sovereignty banner after World Cup semi-final win over England, risking FIFA sanctions

Egypt files official complaint over VAR decisions in World Cup loss to Argentina and favouring Messi

Argentina's controversial VAR-assisted victory over Egypt sparks legitimacy debate at 2026 World Cup

Trump intervenes in World Cup red card decision, prompting FIFA criticism and reports of Oval Office outburst

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks after World Cup match

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway stuns Brazil 2-1, reaches World Cup quarterfinals for first time

2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarterfinals stage with France and Morocco advancing

France advances to World Cup quarter-finals after heated match against Paraguay in Philadelphia

England defeats Mexico at Estadio Azteca to advance in 2026 World Cup round of 16

FIFA suspends U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card ban after Trump calls FIFA president ahead of World Cup match

England prepare to face Mexico in World Cup last-16 clash at Estadio Azteca amid kick-off time confusion

Egypt's World Cup coach waves Palestinian flag after knockout victory over Australia, dedicates win to Palestinians and their martyrs

Morocco defeats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 to advance to quarterfinals, ending Canadian dream run

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin celebrates Iran's World Cup elimination

2026 FIFA World Cup group stage nears conclusion as knockout bracket takes shape

Lionel Messi becomes all-time World Cup leading scorer with brace as Argentina defeat Austria to reach knockout rounds

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups, nets twice against Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice for Portugal at 2026 World Cup, dismisses Lionel Messi comparisons

France, Argentina and Norway cruise to victory on day 6 as Austria edges Jordan in a dramatic opener at 2026 World Cup

World Cup day 5 produces four shock draws as Spain held by Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Egypt deny Uruguay and Belgium

Iran's World Cup team ordered to leave US immediately after opening match, coach calls treatment 'oppression'

Brazil held to 1-1 draw by Morocco in World Cup 2026 opener, Ancelotti under pressure

18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi delivers standout World Cup debut as Morocco draws with Brazil

VAR Technology Malfunction Sparks Controversy as Qatar Earns Historic First World Cup Point in 1-1 Draw with Switzerland

United States defeats Paraguay 4-1 in opening match of 2026 World Cup

Australia Defeats Turkey 2-0 in World Cup 2026 Group D Opener

Body found near Tijuana stadium where Iran's national team trains ahead of World Cup match

Protesters demand Israel's FIFA expulsion in Toronto as 2026 World Cup opens amid visa controversy

US visa denials prevent the head of the Palestinian Football Association and Iranian football officials from attending 2026 World Cup

Empty seats at World Cup match in Guadalajara spark concerns over FIFA ticket pricing

Ghana's Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, will miss world cup Opener Amid Rape Charges

Raúl Jiménez scores for Mexico in 2026 World Cup opener, completing comeback from near-fatal skull fracture

Mexico Defeats South Africa 2-0 in Historic World Cup Opener Marred by Three Red Cards

2026 FIFA World Cup breaks records for size and carbon emissions as 48-team tournament spans three countries

2026 FIFA World Cup faces ticket controversy and geopolitical tensions as the tournament begins

Nora Fatehi to Perform Official FIFA World Cup Song 'Siir Siir' at Toronto Opening Ceremony

Human Rights Groups call for immigration enforcement truce at 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S.

Bernstein projects 2026 FIFA World Cup to drive $5-10B in prediction market volume

FIFA defends World Cup attendance figures as empty seats visible at matches despite near-sellout claims

Iran's World Cup team faces security concerns and visa issues as they train in cartel-plagued Tijuana

Extreme heat and severe weather pose health risks as 2026 World Cup begins across North America

2026 FIFA World Cup Opens in Mexico City with Shakira Performance and 48-Team Tournament

Haiti forced to change World Cup 2026 kit after FIFA deems battle imagery too political

FIFA President Infantino tells critics to 'chill' as visa issues overshadow 2026 World Cup buildup

Leaders of Host Nations Mexico and US to Skip 2026 World Cup Opening Matches

US visa denials for 2026 World Cup spark controversy as Argentine fans receive free TVs, officials barred entry

2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with expanded 72-match group stage

2026 FIFA World Cup Expected to Become Largest Betting Event in History with Over $50 Billion in Wagers

U.S. Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Add Automatic Gratuities for International Visitors

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied U.S. Entry for World Cup, Awarded UEFA Super Cup Assignment

Soccer legends Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar are expected to play the final World Cup at the 2026 tournament

Somali referee Omar Artan denied US entry, barred from officiating at 2026 World Cup

Iran's World Cup squad arrives in Mexico amid US visa dispute for support staff

Iran's World Cup 2026 participation mired in controversy over U.S. visa restrictions, flag ban and spying allegations

2026 World Cup faces unprecedented logistical and environmental challenges across North America

FIFA World Cup 2026 faces backlash over high ticket prices and controversial policies

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Ireland-Qatar match with tennis balls over upcoming Israel fixtures

Trump travel ban prevents Senegal and Ivory Coast fans from attending 2026 World Cup in US

FIFA introduces limited $60 ticket tier for 2026 World Cup after global backlash over pricing

FIFA president Infantino awards inaugural peace prize to Trump at World Cup draw, sparking controversy over political neutrality

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