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Argentina pull off one of greatest World Cup comebacks ever to avoid massive upset against Egypt
Argentina scored three goals in under 15 minutes to complete a stunning World Cup comeback against Egypt after trailing 2-0 late in the match.
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Furious anti-Trump voices cheer US team’s crushing World Cup defeat after red card intervention
US President Donald Trump said he contacted FIFA to have a red card and one-match suspension against American forward Folarin Balogun reviewed, clearing the striker to feature in the United States’ World Cup fixture against Belgium. FIFA duly suspended Balogun’s punishment but insisted Trump’s call played no part in the decision. When the US then…
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Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation into alleged racist abuse involving the American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde at the 2026 World Cup. The incident matters because it is the second high-profile allegation of racism to emerge from the tournament in a matter of days, raising concerns…
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USMNT’s World Cup Exit Scores Historic Ratings
The United States men’s national team’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the last 16 of the World Cup drew 30 million viewers, making it the most-watched football telecast in US history and continuing a run of record-breaking ratings for broadcaster Fox. The match peaked at 36.9 million viewers between 9:15 and 9:30am ET, as Mauricio…
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Switzerland face Colombia in final World Cup last-16 tie
The Hollywood Reporter previews the final Round of 16 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Switzerland face Colombia. The article’s main purpose is to tell readers when the single-elimination match takes place and how to watch or stream it, including a number of free-trial options. The match is scheduled for Tuesday 7…
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Pitchfork Festival CDMX Reveals 2026 Lineup
Pitchfork Festival is returning to Mexico City this autumn, with organisers unveiling an initial 2026 lineup led by American Football, Lido Pimienta, Perfume Genius and Immasoul. The announcement marks the continuation of the publication’s growing international festival programme, which also includes editions in London and Paris. The event will run from 23 to 27 September…
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Did VAR correctly rule out this Egypt goal?
During a FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, a goal scored by Egypt’s Mostafa Zico was disallowed following a VAR review. The review identified a foul on Argentina’s Lisandro Martinez in the build-up to the goal, prompting the officials to overturn it. The BBC Sport video invites viewers to…
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Arsenal set to sign Meslier on free transfer after Leeds exit
Arsenal are set to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds, with an agreement now reached after BBC Sport first revealed the Gunners’ interest on 30 June. The move matters as it strengthens Arsenal’s goalkeeping options at no transfer cost, capitalising on the 26-year-old’s availability after he lost his place as Leeds’…
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Tragedy after well-liked footballer, 20, let golf cart pull his skateboard along road at high speed
A 20-year-old university footballer, Tanner Hart, has died after a skateboarding accident in which he was being towed at high speed by a golf cart. The incident, which happened on Friday night at Lake Tapps Island in Washington state, has drawn attention to the dangers of the activity, particularly as officials confirmed Hart was not…
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Balogun ruling risks turning football into a cesspit
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister has warned that football risks becoming “an absolute cesspit” of political interference after Fifa suspended a one-game ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup. Balogun had been due to miss the last-16 tie against Belgium following his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but was allowed to play after…