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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has instructed a cassation court lawyer to file legal complaints against television pundits who question his management, intensifying scrutiny over his close ties to President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s government.

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Cape Verde exit World Cup after heroic 3-2 thriller against Argentina

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The Blue Sharks became the smallest nation ever to contest a World Cup knockout match, pushing defending champions Argentina to the limit before a 3-2 defeat in Miami.

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Portugal 2-1 Croatia Analysis: Ronaldo’s First Knockout Goal and Ramos’s Late Header Set Up Spain

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Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in Toronto on July 3 EAT to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they will face Spain. Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty for his first knockout goal of the tournament, cancelling out Ivan Perišić’s second-half opener. Croatia had a potential late equaliser ruled out for offside following a VAR review, ending the 2018 finalists’ campaign in the expanded 48-team tournament’s first knockout round.

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Postecoglou tipped for Japan role after World Cup exit

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Ange Postecoglou has been suggested as the ideal candidate to manage Japan following their fifth consecutive World Cup knockout defeat. The former Tottenham boss previously won the J.League title with Yokohama F. Marinos.

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Republic of Ireland’s 1994 World Cup ordeal: The 43C match that risked lives

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Jason McAteer and John Aldridge recall the infamous 1994 World Cup fixture against Mexico played in extreme heat, where over 100 fans collapsed and Tommy Coyne suffered a serious health scare.

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Zidane and Aït-Nouri Return as Algeria Name Lineup for Switzerland World Cup Clash

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Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic has named his starting lineup for the World Cup 2026 last-32 match against Switzerland, recalling goalkeeper Luca Zidane.

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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: Defending champions survive major World Cup scare in extra-time thriller

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Argentina narrowly avoided a historic upset, defeating a heroic Cape Verde side 3-2 in extra time to advance to the World Cup Round of 16.

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Ronaldo offside decision sparks World Cup technology debate

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Questions have emerged regarding the accuracy of semi-automated offside technology during Portugal’s World Cup 2026 last 32 match against Croatia following an incident involving Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Mexico City gripped by fever as El Tri prepare for England showdown

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Mexico will face England in the World Cup last 16 after defeating Ecuador, with unprecedented fervour gripping the host nation and record numbers turning out to support El Tri.

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Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

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Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain ended their long knockout-stage drought with a commanding 3-0 victory over Austria to advance to the last eight.