Egypt's national football team received a hero's welcome after returning home from a historic FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Mohamed Salah and the Pharaohs after Egypt reached the Round of 16 for the first time in its history and came close to eliminating defending champions Argentina. Celebrations continued with an open-top bus parade through New Alamein, while President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is set to honor the squad. However, Egypt's exit remains controversial after the team's coach accused FIFA of favoring Argentina and questioned several refereeing decisions. FIFA has rejected the allegations, insisting match officials acted independently.

Egypt returns home to massive celebration after memorable fifa world cup campaign

England captain Harry Kane has labelled Erling Haaland “a machine” but said he and Norway’s “beast” of a number nine are completely different players as they prepare to face off in the World Cup quarterfinal.

“I think we’re completely different players. I know we’re both strikers, but we’re in almost two different positions,” Kane told his pre-match news conference on Friday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: England vs Norway Quarter-Final on Saturday

Riots erupt on London's Edgware Road after France beat Morocco 2-0; 1 cop hospitalised, 4 arrested. It follows chaos post England-Mexico win too, with 42 arrests, hate crimes reported that night.

FIFA 2026 | London faces heat of France's quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha honoured with new sea slug species "Aldisa vozinha" by biologist Jesus Ortea after his World Cup heroics, including a shock draw with Spain before exit vs Argentina.

FIFA 2026 | Cape Verde goalie Vozinha now has a sea species named after him

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.

FIFA 2026 | 'It is Haaland vs Kane,' says Norway coach Stale Solbakken ahead of QF

Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late winner as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals. Read highlights, match report, goals, player reactions, and the France semifinal preview

Super sub Mikel Merino fires Spain into World Cup semifinals with dramatic win over Belgium, set up blockbuster clash with France in semis

Argentina's Football Association is investigating a suspected cyber attack after unauthorized emails criticized refereeing in the World Cup victory over Egypt. Read the latest updates, official statements, and reactions

Argentina FA investigates suspected cyberattack after controversial FIFA World Cup win against Egypt

The hold-up came after VAR got involved, with officials taking their time before finally allowing Mbappe to strike which he eventually missed.

FIFA 2026 | France coach Deschamps furious over penalty delay for Mbappe

Both, Messi and Mbappe have eight goals each in the ongoing tournament but the French captain leads the race by virtue of more assists than Messi. Mbappe has three assists so far while Messi has only 1.

FIFA 2026 | Mbappe leads Golden boot race. What other records he broke with his performance vs Morocco?

Mbappe scores, assists in France's 2-0 win over Morocco; withdrawn late with ankle knock but says "all good." France reach third straight WC semis, face Spain/Belgium winner Tuesday.

FIFA 2026 | Why was Mbappe substituted vs Morocco? France captain shares injury details

Belgium have had a more testing time of it, only narrowly topping their group after two draws with Egypt and Iran, and requiring a late comeback to dispatch Senegal.

FIFA 2026 | Coach Rudi Garcia says everyone 'expects' Belgium to lose against Spain

France secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals as Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé delivered match-winning performances against Morocco. The French attack proved decisive in a thrilling knockout clash, keeping their title hopes alive. France now moves one step closer to another World Cup final appearance.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Dembele fire France past Morocco into semifinals

Why did Pedro Neto cut a hole in his football boot? Discover how Haglund's deformity affects footballers, why players modify boots, and treatment options

Why did Pedro Neto cut a hole in his football boot? The Haglund's deformity explained

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinal as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored. Get match highlights, goals, reactions, and semifinal updates

Mbappe, Dembele fire France into FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, beat Morocco 2-0

Why is Morocco called MAR at the FIFA World Cup despite having no A in its English name? Discover the history behind FIFA's country code and its French connection

Why is Morocco called 'MAR' at the FIFA World Cup despite no 'A' in its name?

Paraguay Senator Celeste Amarilla intensified her feud with Kylian Mbappe after France's World Cup win over Paraguay. Read the latest remarks, Mbappe controversy, and Didier Deschamps' response before France's quarterfinal against Morocco

Paraguay Senator calls Kylian Mbappe 'son of a b****' in explosive Senate speech as World Cup row escalates. What's happening

England's Jarell Quansah has received a two-match FIFA World Cup suspension after his red card against Mexico. Read why the FA could not appeal, the Balogun controversy, and what it means for England's quarter-final against Norway

England's Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban after red card against Mexico

With the knock out stages promising some of the tournament's most intense and highstakes football action, advertiser interest continues to surge as brands seek to capitalise on the unprecedented viewership and fan passion surrounding the competition.

Z scores big with advertisers as FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout inventory nears sellout

The FBI is reportedly investigating the Argentina Football Association over alleged money laundering involving $260 million routed through U.S. banks.

Argentina Football Association under FBI probe for suspected money laundering

FIFA avoids appointing English and Argentine referees from each other's matches, a rule tracing back to the 1982 Falklands War. It could cost Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor a shot at reffing the World Cup final.

FIFA 2026 | England and Argentina referees can't officiate in each other's matches and the answer lies in 1982

The red card ban of one match was eventually taken down by FIFA ahead of USA vs Belgium Round of 16 clash, but the co-hosts lost the match. Trump himself confirmed calling FIFA president Gianni Infantino, though he insists he "can't tell him what to do."

FIFA 2026 | 'We want fair play': US FIFA task force chief defends Trump calling Infantino in Balogun red card case

France face Morocco in a World Cup QF haunted by 2022, with Argentine referees stirring debate. Deschamps stays calm, trusts officials, and warns his side against complacency in his farewell tournament.

FIFA 2026 | 'Have to deal with it': France coach reacts on Argentina crew for Morocco clash

France have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, where they will take on Morocco in a highly anticipated knockout clash. The encounter promises an intense battle as both teams aim to secure a place in the last four. Fans can expect a thrilling contest between two determined sides on football's biggest stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in quarter-finals 

Facundo Tello will referee Morocco's second consecutive World Cup quarter-final after also officiating their win over Portugal in Qatar.

FIFA names all-Argentine refereeing team for France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 quarter-final

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Egypt returns home to massive celebration after memorable fifa world cup campaign

FIFA World Cup 2026: England vs Norway Quarter-Final on Saturday

FIFA 2026 | London faces heat of France's QF win over Morocco in Boston

FIFA 2026 | Cape Verde goalie Vozinha now has a sea species named after him

FIFA 2026 | 'It is Haaland vs Kane,' says Norway coach Solbakken ahead of QF

Mikel Merino fires Spain into World Cup semis with dramatic win against Belgium

Hacked? Argentina FA investigates shocking emails after dramatic win over Egypt

FIFA 2026 | France coach Deschamps furious over penalty delay for Mbappe

FIFA 2026 | What records Mbappe broke with his performance vs Morocco?

FIFA | Why was Mbappe substituted vs Morocco? France captain gives injury update

FIFA 2026 | Coach Garcia says everyone 'expects' Belgium to lose against Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Dembele fire France past Morocco into semifinals

Why did Pedro Neto cut hole in his football boot? Haglund's deformity explained

Mbappe, Dembele fire France into FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals, beat Morocco 2-0

Why is Morocco called 'MAR' at the FIFA World Cup despite no 'A' in its name?

Paraguay Senator calls Kylian Mbappe 'son of a b****' in explosive Senate speech

England's Jarell Quansah handed two-match ban after red card against Mexico

Z scores big with advertisers as FIFA WC 2026 knockout inventory nears sellout

Argentina Football Association under FBI probe for suspected money laundering

FIFA | Why England, Argentina referees can't officiate in each other's matches?

FIFA | US FIFA task force chief defends Trump's call in Balogun red card case

FIFA 2026 | France coach reacts on Argentina crew for Morocco quarter-final game

FIFA World Cup 2026: France to face Morocco in quarter-finals

FIFA names Argentine referees for France-Morocco WC 2026 QF