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World Cup

/ 10 days ago

Collina details the controversial plays in Argentina’s victory over Egypt as he claims referees are independent from Infantino

Pierluigi Collina shared his opinion on the controversial plays of the match between Argentina and Egypt.
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World Cup

/ 12 days ago

Lionel Messi sets and extends multiple World Cup records after starring for Argentina against Egypt

With his leading performance in Argentina's comeback against Egypt, Lionel Messi has set and extended multiple historic World Cup records.
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World Cup

/ 12 days ago

‘I hope the referee is just as good as Letexier was’: Deschamps dismisses being assigned an Argentine referee against Morocco

After polemic in the match between Argentina and Egypt, Didier Deschamps commented on the referee for their match against Morocco.
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World Cup

/ 12 days ago

Report: Egypt launch formal complaint to FIFA after Argentina’s impressive comeback win

After Argentina's big comeback to win the match 3-2, the Egyptian Football Association reportedly filed a formal complaint with FIFA questioning the officiating.
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World Cup

/ 12 days ago

‘I thought maybe he was hiding something’: Hossam Hassan blasts Letexier after Egypt lose to Argentina

Hossam Hassan complained about Francois Letexier after Egypt lost to Argentina as the manager made claims about the referee.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Lionel Messi reveals why he cried after Argentina’s dramatic World Cup victory over Egypt

After the victory in the World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt, Lionel Messi was crying during the celebration.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

‘The game is rigged’: Mostafa Zico accuses FIFA after Egypt lose to Argentina

Argentina's comeback against Egypt was not epic for Mostafa Zico as the player complained about the referees.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Messi on Argentina’s 3-2 dramatic comeback win over Egypt at the 2026 World Cup: ‘This team never gives up’

Argentina pulled off an impressive 3-2 comeback win over Egypt late in the match, and Lionel Messi spoke about his team's big performance in earning a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Lionel Messi joins Pele in exclusive World Cup knockout stage club after Egypt strike and eyes Kylian Mbappe’s mark

Adding yet another massive highlight to his World Cup legacy, the iconic captain also locked down a rare milestone shared only with Pele and Kylian Mbappe.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Scaloni breaks down in tears after Argentina’s epic comeback against Egypt: ‘What a group of players!’

In the middle of a tremendously competitive match, Argentina managed to defeat Egypt in the final minutes. After the victory, Lionel Scaloni and his assistant coach jumped with joy, praising the group of players.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Video: Lionel Messi scores for Argentina against Egypt to match Guillermo Stabile’s 96-year-old record

Lionel Messi scored Argentina's equalizer against Egypt, matching a historic 96-year-old record held by Guillermo Stabile.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Lionel Messi’s age vs Golden Boot rivals: How Kane, Mbappe, and Haaland compare in the scorer charts

The race has already produced historic numbers, with Messi adding another chapter to his legendary World Cup career.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Video: Messi misses a penalty against Egypt, his second failed spot kick of the 2026 World Cup

Although Argentina entered the match as the clear favorite, they conceded a surprise goal to Egypt in the opening minutes. With a great chance to score from the penalty spot, Lionel Messi missed his shot, squandering the opportunity to tie the game.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Why isn’t Lautaro Martinez starting for Argentina against Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?

Throughout the 2026 World Cup, Argentina have shown to be one of the best attacking teams. For this, Lionel Messi's impact has been key alongside Lautaro Martínez. Nevertheless, head coach Lionel Scaloni has decided to leave the 28-year-old striker on the bench.
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World Cup

/ 13 days ago

Why isn’t Thiago Almada starting for Argentina against Egypt at the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina face Egypt in a crucial Round of 16 duel at the 2026 World Cup, where Thiago Almada will start the match from the bench.