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Egyptian FA questions ‘fairness’ of loss to Argentina amid refereeing furore

The Egyptian Football Association has issued a statement claiming ‘several key incidents raised serious concerns’ in the 3-2 win for Argentina which took them through to the World Cup quarter-finals at Egypt’s

July 8, 2026

Football

France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final

A repeat of 2022’s Argentina v France final is still possible but Didier Deschamps said of the all-Argentinian officiating team: ‘We have to deal with it. I trust the referees’

July 8, 2026

Football

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No league tables, no trophies: how Norway made sport fun for kids – and built a football team that beat Brazil

Country’s model prioritises joy while offering youngsters choice – and Erling Haaland’s World Cup exploits show that it works

July 8, 2026

Football

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Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament

July 8, 2026

Football

From Hart to Seedorf to Kewell: standout pundits of the 2026 World Cup

We pick six of the best analysts to feature at the World Cup in North America on screens in the UK, US and Australia

July 8, 2026

Football

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World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set

We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins

July 8, 2026

Football

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USMNT World Cup player ratings: high marks for McKennie and Tillman, but Pulisic and Dest fall short

The Americans crashed out in disappointing fashion, but there were positives from the tournament on the whole. We look at how the roster performed

July 8, 2026

Football

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Refereeing at this World Cup has been fine, we don’t need input of Tuchel and Trump | Chris Foy

Give or take the odd error, officials have got it right on most occasions, while VAR has helped them when they haven’t

July 8, 2026

Football

Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have delighted fans at home and set an example to other sides beset with off-field problems

July 8, 2026

Football

Switzerland knock out Colombia on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-finals

After a goalless draw with Colombia, Switzerland won a penalty shootout 4-3 with Ruben Vargas converting the winning spot-kick to set up a match against Argentina

July 8, 2026

Football

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