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Egypt

New Zealand need collective effort to stop Salah, says former coach Herbert

New Zealand's national soccer team coach Ricki Herbert walks during a training session at Azteca stadium in Mexico City November 12, 2013. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo
New Zealand's national soccer team coach Ricki Herbert walks during a training session at Azteca stadium in Mexico City November 12, 2013. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo

Coach Hassan denies Salah rift as Egypt eye historic World Cup win

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah holds up the captains armband as he is substituted as referee Ramon Abatti looks on REUTERS/Lee Smith
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah holds up the captains armband as he is substituted as referee Ramon Abatti looks on REUTERS/Lee Smith

Belgium brace for motivated Iran as Garcia manages Lukaku's minutes

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Carson Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Belgium's Alexis Saelemaekers, Diego Moreira, Axel Witsel, Arthur Theate, Romelu Lukaku and Matias Fernandez Pardo during training REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Belgium Training - Carson Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Belgium's Alexis Saelemaekers, Diego Moreira, Axel Witsel, Arthur Theate, Romelu Lukaku and Matias Fernandez Pardo during training REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Bazeley calls for cutting edge as New Zealand eye historic first World Cup win

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - New Zealand Press Conference - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 20, 2026 New Zealand's Chris Wood and coach Darren Bazeley during a press conference REUTERS/Lee Smith
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - New Zealand Press Conference - BC Place, Vancouver, Canada - June 20, 2026 New Zealand's Chris Wood and coach Darren Bazeley during a press conference REUTERS/Lee Smith

New Zealand, Egypt searching for elusive first World Cup win in key Group G clash

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 New Zealand's Elijah Just celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 New Zealand's Elijah Just celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Iran mediators to meet in Egypt on June 21

The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia last met in April on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Turkey.
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia last met in April on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Turkey.

Egypt's Ashour steals spotlight with stunning strike against Belgium

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt's Emam Ashour scores their first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt's Emam Ashour scores their first goal REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

'Top-quality' Egypt not at World Cup to make up the numbers, coach says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan reacts REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Egypt coach Hossam Hassan reacts REUTERS/Albert Gea

Underdogs’ day: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Egypt claim surprise draws at World Cup

Elijah Just scored both New Zealand’s goals in each half.
Elijah Just scored both New Zealand’s goals in each half.

Belgium must beat Iran after disappointing draw with Egypt, Garcia says

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne react after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Belgium v Egypt - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Belgium coach Rudi Garcia, Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne react after the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.