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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has renewed his criticism of Argentina after Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming "football won" and alleging La Roja overcame questionable officiating to lift the trophy.

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan: I won’t watch another game at this World Cup

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has declared that he will not watch another match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after accusing...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says Lionel Messi's refusal to give up after missing a penalty inspired his teammates to stage a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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“Take Messi as your example” – Scaloni reveals why captain inspired Argentina’s remarkable World Cup comeback

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has urged the next generation of his squad to follow Lionel Messi’s example after watching the captain...

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says his side's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranks among the greatest moments of his coaching career after Lionel Messi inspired a stunning fightback.

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Lionel Scaloni calls Egypt victory one of football’s most unforgettable moments

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has described his side’s dramatic comeback victory over Egypt as one of the defining moments of his...

Morocco have already earned more than $31 million from their run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, a figure that exceeds the combined prize money for three AFCON titles and highlights the financial gulf between FIFA and CAF competitions.

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Nigeria would need three AFCON titles to match Morocco’s 2026 World Cup earnings

Morocco’s remarkable run to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has not only strengthened their reputation on the pitch but...

Mauricio Pochettino admitted the United States were simply not good enough against Belgium, insisting one poor performance at the wrong time ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup dream despite the progress made under his leadership.

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‘One bad day ended our World Cup’ – Pochettino explains USA collapse against Belgium

The United States’ dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 unraveled in Seattle, and Mauricio...

Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his car in Johannesburg, as fresh concerns grow over violence targeting foreign nationals in South Africa.

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Zimbabwe and Mamelodi Sundowns star Divine Lunga escapes gun attack over South Africa security concerns

Zimbabwe international Divine Lunga has survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, becoming the latest high profile figure caught up in growing security...

France star Kylian Mbappe, Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla and the French Football Federation have become embroiled in a heated racism row following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay. Here's how the controversy unfolded.

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Mbappe-Paraguay row explained: How World Cup clash sparked racism storm and apology demand

The fallout from France’s World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay has developed into one of the tournament’s biggest off field controversies, with...

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham should have been awarded Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea were punished for financial rule breaches.

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Pochettino opens up on USA future after Belgium end World Cup dream

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted discussions over his future as United States head coach will take place after the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...

Mauricio Pochettino insists the Folarin Balogun suspension controversy did not affect the United States after their World Cup exit to Belgium but admits he is disappointed by the political narrative surrounding the case.

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Post Match: Pochettino breaks silence on Balogun controversy after USA’s World Cup exit

Mauricio Pochettino has insisted the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension played no part in the United States’ World Cup exit, while...

Cyriel Dessers has been left out of Eric Chelle’s 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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“I’m working extremely hard” – Cyriel Dessers sets return date after surgery

Cyriel Dessers has revealed he is on course to make his long-awaited return to competitive football after recovering from the thigh injury...

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Egypt boss Hossam Hassan: I won’t watch another game at this World Cup

“Take Messi as your example” – Scaloni reveals why captain inspired Argentina’s remarkable World Cup comeback

Lionel Scaloni calls Egypt victory one of football’s most unforgettable moments

Nigeria would need three AFCON titles to match Morocco’s 2026 World Cup earnings

‘One bad day ended our World Cup’ – Pochettino explains USA collapse against Belgium

Zimbabwe and Mamelodi Sundowns star Divine Lunga escapes gun attack over South Africa security concerns

Mbappe-Paraguay row explained: How World Cup clash sparked racism storm and apology demand

Pochettino opens up on USA future after Belgium end World Cup dream

Post Match: Pochettino breaks silence on Balogun controversy after USA’s World Cup exit

“I’m working extremely hard” – Cyriel Dessers sets return date after surgery

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