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Messi Tears Up After Argentina Stuns Egypt 3-2
Argentina's Lionel Messi scored and assisted in a 3-2 World Cup comeback win over Egypt on July 7, with the captain later revealing his emotional tears stemmed from missing a crucial penalty he believed would have changed the match's outcom
Switzerland Advances To World Cup Quarters On Penalties
Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a scoreless 120 minutes in Vancouver on July 8.
Ziko Accuses World Cup of Rigging for Argentina
Egypt striker Mostafa Ziko accused the World Cup of rigging in Argentina's favor after Egypt lost 3-2 to the defending champions in the Round of 16 on July 7, citing controversial VAR decisions that overturned a goal and denied a penalty.
French President Backs Mbappé In Dispute With Paraguayan Senator
French President Macron publicly backed Kylian Mbappé after the footballer clashed with a Paraguayan senator who posted discriminatory remarks on social media following France's World Cup victory.
Onanaa Tears ACL, Out For World Cup
Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup and facing months of recovery. The 24-year-old was injured during Belgium's Round of 16 victory over the United States on July 6
Scaloni Credits Heart As Argentina Beats Egypt 3-2
Argentina mounted a dramatic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, with Lionel Messi scoring in the 83rd minute after the team trailed 2-0. Egypt's coach disputed the result, claiming unfair officiating cost his side
EU Lawmakers Push Investigation Into Infantino Over Balogan Penalty
EU lawmakers are demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the reduced ban on U.S. forward Florian Balogan, citing potential political pressure from the Trump administration and other governance concerns.
England Players Banned From Jumping Billboards After Henderson Injury
England's players have been banned from jumping over advertising boards after midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist injury attempting to climb one during the World Cup Round of 16 against Mexico.
Argentina Stages Dramatic Comeback To Beat Egypt 3-2
Argentina rallied from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling World Cup round-of-32 match, advancing to the quarterfinals on July 7 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi's penalty and Enzo Fernández's late goal completed the comeback in just 13 minut
Yamaha Factory Racing Secures Second At Suzuka 8-Hour
Yamaha Factory Racing finished second at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race in Japan, with riders Jack Miller, Andrea Locatelli, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga completing 188 laps before officials halted competition due to deteriorating weather condi
Russia Gets Chance To Compete At 2028 Olympics
Russia may compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if athletes meet anti-doping requirements, though the IOC maintains restrictions on displaying the Russian flag and national symbols.
Democrat Party Executive Board Cut to Three Members
Two resignations have reduced the Democrat Party's executive board from five members to three, leaving only the party chair, member registrar, and treasurer in leadership roles.