…unfairly influenced the outcome and ultimately led to their elimination from the tournament. Egypt questions key refereeing decisions The EFA’s complaint focuses on French referee Francois Letexier and the video assistant referee (VAR) team. With Egypt leading during the second half, Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out a…

…time in their history and and Morocco for the second time. Norway pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 to secure a historic place in the last eight. The victory marks the Norwegians' deepest-ever run at the World Cup and continues their remarka…

…a penalty, with his spot-kick saved. The miss was his second unsuccessful penalty of the tournament. Mostafa Zico then doubled Egypt’s advantage after finishing off a swift counter-attack, leaving Argentina facing an early exit. However, Argentina responded strongly in the second half as Cristian Romero pulled one back…

…the teams that can perform when it matters most. The coming week promises some of the tournament’s biggest storylines. Mexico take on England in a Round of 16 clash that could produce another famous World Cup upset, while Portugal and Spain renew a rivalry where form often counts for little. Belgium and the United Stat…

…any individuals involved, but said its investigation is ongoing. Incident adds to tournament concerns IShowSpeed has been a prominent figure throughout the World Cup, livestreaming matches and behind-the-scenes content to his massive online audience. He has more than 57 million YouTube subscribers and 53 million TikTok…

…Neither side could find a breakthrough over 120 minutes in Vancouver, forcing the tournament’s first penalty shootout of the last 16. Switzerland held their nerve from the spot to prevail 4-3 and book a quarter-final showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The knockout stage has already produced several memorable momen…

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…2-1. Four minutes later, Messi volleyed in a superb equaliser - his eighth goal of the tournament - to make it 2-2 and spark wild celebrations among the huge contingent of Argentina fans in the 68,239 crowd. With extra-time looming, Enzo Fernandez then nodded in a sensational winner in the second minute of time added o…

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…have all been eliminated before the quarter-final stage, bringing an early end to the tournament hopes of the United States, Mexico and Canada. The United States became the final co-host to exit the competition after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday. Canada were the first of the host nations to be kno…

…with several players adding to their goal tallies from the penalty spot as the tournament enters its decisive phase. As the Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Online curates a list of players who have scored the most penalties in World Cup history. This is based on FIFA statistics sighted on the body's web…

Spain have become the first World Cup team to ever keep six straight clean sheets at the tournament. This follows a 1-0 win over Portugal in the last-16 of this year’s competition on Monday night. No one has scored against La Roja at the tournament so far. Goalkeeper Unai Simon has also extended his individual World Cu…

…Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, could not inspire a breakthrough as Portugal fell to a stoppage-time blow. Ronaldo led the line with his usual intensity alongside João Félix and Bruno Fernandes, threatening in spells and forcing Spain goalkeeper Unai Si…

…by this mistake." Despite criticism surrounding Brazil’s tactical decisions during the tournament, Vinicius expressed full support for Ancelotti, who took charge of the national team ahead of the competition. "He's a manager who gives me a lot of confidence." The 26-year-old admitted Brazil’s exit was another bitter di…

…27 should not have been used to avoid the mandatory suspension in the middle of the tournament. That is why Belgium says the decision undermines sporting fairness, a Sunday report on Royal Belgian FA stated the nation's position. Belgium vowed to "defend football" after FIFA's controversial decision to suspend the auto…

…overturning a three-game suspension imposed on Cristiano Ronaldo in the lead-up to the tournament which meant the superstar forward was eligible to play in Portugal’s first two games. German FA (DFB) president Bernd Neuendorf demanded an explanation from FIFA, saying the decision jeopardised the tournament’s credibilit…

…Cup of his illustrious career, saying he is focused on enjoying every moment of the tournament. The 41-year-old made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Sunday ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash against Spain. "It's about enjoying it as much as possible," Ronaldo said. "This will be my last World Cup, bu…

…World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament. In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament's standout African side. "So proud of the performanc…

…I'm wrong." Haaland's brace took him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals for the tournament. For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition. Sunday's loss marked Brazil's earliest exit at a…

…both goals as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, taking his tournament tally to seven - level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in the race for the Golden Boot. "I couldn't quite believe it because I never dreamed of this in my life. "I dreamed of playing in the World Cup with Norway and…

…The four-time Grand Slam champion has now won all four of her matches at this year's tournament without dropping a set. Seeded 14th, Osaka has shown increasing confidence on grass, a surface that has traditionally been her least successful. She has also attracted attention for her striking pre-match outfits, which have…

…of the match. Haaland's brace took him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals for the tournament as Norway booked a showdown against either co-hosts Mexico or England in Miami on July 11. For Brazil, which hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they…

…forward, however, insisted he was still contributing, pointing to his three goals at the tournament-two against Uzbekistan in the group stage and a penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia in the last 32. Responding to repeated questions about his future, Ronaldo said: “It’s been like this since I was 18, it is not g…

…and midfield general Rodri said that was just the start. "Spain's evolution (at the tournament) has been gradual," the 30-year-old Manchester City ace told reporters on Sunday ahead of the meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Texas. "Obviously in a sense that is normal - in the first games you try to adapt to a…

…Saturday, Brazil retained its place as the nation with the most match victories in the tournament's history. FIFA updated the ranking after matches played on Saturday, July 4. Brazil has reached the World Cup 23 times, playing 118 matches, winning 79, drawing 20 and losing 19 for a tournament-best win percentage of 67…