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FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina’s World Cup win over Egypt

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 7, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah remonstrates with referee Francois Letexier after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez scores their third goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Dale Zanine

Expanded World Cup; same old story as Europe dominates quarter-finals

Lionel Messi and Argentina likely represent the best hope of preventing an all-European 2026 World Cup semi-final line-up.

Thibaut Courtois sees Belgium getting better at World Cup and believes they can beat Spain

Courtois is rated among the best keepers in world football.

Mexico name national team legend Rafael Marquez as new coach

(FILES) Mexico's head coach Javier Aguirre (R) and assistant coach Rafael Marquez (L) talk ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between the Czech Republic and Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 24, 2026. Mexico officially announced on July 8, 2026 the appointment of former defender Rafael Marquez as the new head coach of the national football team, a change that had been expected following the country’s elimination from the World Cup. ‘Kaiser’ Marquez, aged 47, was part of the coaching staff of the outgoing manager, Javier Aguirre. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

Tuchel and Garcia test World Cup’s last frontier as national identity gives way to a global game

England manager Thomas Tuchel remains on course after battling past DR Congo and Mexico to set up a last-eight clash with Norway who knocked out Brazil in the last 16.

Kylian Mbappe revels in captain’s role for France at World Cup

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe attends a training session at Bentley University in Waltham, near Boston, on July 07, 2026, during the 2026 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

FIFA suspended two US national team staff members for Belgium game: Reports

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 06: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) USA Fans stand for the national anthem during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. David Ramos/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by David Ramos / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The World Cup’s hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 19: Referee Felix Zwayer is helped stretching his leg by Aiden O'Neill #13 of Australia after cramping during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Australia at Seattle Stadium on June 19, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Alex Grimm/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX GRIMM / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Eight teams remain in the hunt for World Cup glory

France attackers Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele will come up against Morocco’s Soufiane Rahimi and Issa Diop (No. 14) in the World Cup quarter-finals on July 9.

Egypt were ‘cheated’ in controversial World Cup exit to Argentina, says coach

Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan (in black) speaks with French referee Francois Letexier during the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match in Atlanta.

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