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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has criticised French referee François Letexier after Egypt were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Argentina, claiming the team suffered an “unjust defeat” because of efforts to keep Lionel Messi and the defending champions in the tournament, Anadolu reports. Speaking at a press conference after Egypt’s 3-2 defeat…

ATLANTA — Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in four minutes from Cristian…

The Egyptian national team delegation arrived in Atlanta, US, following a short two-hour flight, as they begin final preparations to face Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. The highly anticipated knockout match between Egypt and Argentina is scheduled to kick off at 7:00 PM (Cairo time) this coming Tuesday at…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Egypt News The global football community erupted in widespread fury on Tuesday evening after defending champions Argentina secured a highly controversial three-two comeback victory against Egypt in Atlanta. Digital platforms, most notably X, were instantly flooded with thousands of viral videos and photographic replays demonstrating that the match was…

ATLANTA (United States) – Egypt’s senior national football team, led by head coach Hossam Hassan, concluded its preparations for its Round of 16 clash against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm Cairo time on Tuesday. Twenty-four players took part in Egypt’s final training session, while…

National team superstar Mohamed Salah was officially named Man of the Match after guiding the Pharaohs to a historic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following his stellar performance against Australia, the Egyptian Football Association’s (EFA) official Facebook page celebrated the talisman by posting a photo of him, captioned:…

A valiant and deeply inspiring performance from Egypt fell just short of a historic World Cup upset on Tuesday, as defending champions Argentina clawed back from two goals down to snatch a heartbreaking 3-2 victory in stoppage time at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Pharaohs delivered a masterclass in tactical discipline and courage for over 80…

The Egyptian national football team has officially qualified for the World Cup Round of 16 after they beat Australia 4-2 on penalties, and ​secured their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time.The Pharaohs set up a clash against the defending World Cup champions, Argentina, in the next round.The highly anticipated…

A late second-half goal from Stephen Eustáquio allowed Canada to inch past South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32, sending Les Rouges through to the next round. It’s the first knockout round victory in Canadian history as they became the first World Cup co-host to play an elimination game…

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday. "I do not want to put it nicely and talk about hard luck. We have been cheated unfairly today, we have…

By Mohamed Attia Air Cairo has signed a three-year co-operation protocol with the Egyptian Sailing and Water Ski Federation, becoming the official sponsor of the federation and its national teams. The protocol was signed on behalf of Air Cairo by Chairman and CEO Hussein Sherif, and on behalf of the federation by Ahmed Mohamed Habash,…

Inglewood, California — Mauricio Pochettino said he was happy. He said it in English, he said it in his native Spanish. He swore he was happy. He didn’t sound happy. And really, there wasn’t much of a reason to be. A little more than an hour before his post-match press conference in the bowels of…

Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in

ARLINGTON, Texas — A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat…

Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here. Mondays don’t seem so bad when it’s World Cup time, and we’re in for another treat as we start a new week of the tournament. After Cape Verde continued its fairytale…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The United States mens national football team was eliminated from the tournament after suffering a bruising four-one defeat against Belgium at Lumen Field. The heavy round-of-sixteen loss silenced a once-raucous home crowd in Seattle and marked the fourth time in five editions that the Americans have exited at…

ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt held their nerve to ​move into the World Cup last 16 with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Australia on ‌Friday following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Dallas Stadium. Hossam Abdelmaguid rolled in the winning spot-kick after Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed from 12 yards for the Australians…

Seattle — The United States is through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 win over Australia in a game that got increasingly tense in the second half despite a comfortable American lead. Following up on their brilliant 4-1 win over Paraguay a week ago would always be a tall…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The Spanish national football team secured a place in the World Cup quarterfinals after delivering a dramatic one-zero victory over Portugal at Dallas Stadium. Substitute midfielder Mikel Merino scored a powerful low strike deep into stoppage time to settle the intensely contested Iberian derby. Manager Luis De La…

The Egyptian sports scene has changed dramatically over the past 13 years, since the June 30 Revolution right up to 2026.With strong backing from the government, Egypt has built top-quality facilities that have drawn the interest of international sports organizations.Today, the Arab, African nation has become a favourite destination for major global tournaments.This sports growth…

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message in Kansas City. To be the man, you’ve gotta beat the man. And in this game, on…

FIFA has decided not to take disciplinary action against Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan after he celebrated his team’s victory over Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup while holding a Palestinian flag, according to Israeli media reports and FIFA’s response to inquiries. The decision prompted criticism in some Israeli political and sporting circles, with…

ATLANTA (United States) — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria’s stunning 3-3 draw against Austria, nine are headed to the knockout stage. The previous record was two. After 17 days of competition, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape…

Moorpark, California —  The crest is red, white and green – the colors of the Iranian flag. Nader Adeli, the 65-year-old captain of Arya Football Club, holds up the jersey and laughs: “We are Iranian! We are Aryan, alright?” All 11 Arya FC players on the field are Iranian or Iranian American. It is a Wednesday…

[CAF] Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says his side will remain true to its identity when it takes on the reigning world champions, Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday evening, insisting his players will focus on their own game rather than the stature of their star-studded opponents.

History was made for Egypt’s national football team as the Pharaohs booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, sparking celebrations across the nation. After years of near misses and painful exits, Egypt finally pushed through, reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1…

وجه حسام حسن، المدير الفني لمنتخب مصر، رسالة إنسانية قوية دفاعًا عن الشعب الفلسطيني في قطاع غزة، خلال المؤتمر الصحفي الذي سبق مواجهة الأرجنتين في دور الـ16 من بطولة كأس العالم 2026، مؤكدًا أن ما يتعرض له المدنيون لا يمكن لأي صاحب ضمير أن يتجاهله، ومهاجمًا ما وصفه بازدواجية المعايير في التعامل مع المأساة الإنسانية.

MADRID — FC Barcelona has confirmed the permanent signing of Egypt international Hamza Abdelkarim on a deal running until 2029 after the youngster impressed during his loan spell with the club’s reserve team. The Catalan giants informed Al-Ahly SC that they had activated the purchase option in Abdelkarim’s contract, securing the young forward on a…

The English national football team overcame a partisan home crowd, extreme altitude, and a costly second-half red card to defeat tournament co-hosts Mexico three-two at the Estadio Azteca. Manager Thomas Tuchel saw his disciplined ten-man squad demonstrate immense defensive resolve to protect their narrow advantage during an extended period of stoppage time. The blockbuster round-of-sixteen…

LOS ANGELES (United States) — He knew what Lionel Messi was going to do and had a plan to stop it – and then the Argentina captain struck twice anyway in becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history. Austria coach Ralf Rangnick may not be all that fondly remembered by Manchester United fans, where…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The Norwegian national football team achieved a monumental footballing milestone by securing a dramatic two-one victory over five-time champions Brazil in East Rutherford on Sunday. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland solidified his elite international reputation by netting two decisive goals during the final eleven minutes of the intense…

LOS ANGELES (United States) — England will aim to become the latest of the World Cup big guns to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday. A day after Argentina and France sailed into the last 32, England faces Ghana in Group L knowing that victory will see them safely into the next…

Egypt will hold a training session on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as preparations continue for its last-16 clash against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, team director Ibrahim Hassan said. The session is scheduled for 12:00 local time (16:00 GMT), or 19:00 Cairo time. Egypt will face Argentina on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium in…

EAST RUTHERFORD (United States) — Erling Haaland said Norway must be realistic about what they can achieve at the World Cup after qualifying for the last 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal. Haaland followed up his brace in the opening 4-1 victory over Iran with two more goals as Norway won consecutive games at…

Egypt’s national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, issued a resounding message of confidence ahead of the Pharaohs’ highly anticipated World Cup Round of 16 showdown against Argentina. Hassan emphasized that the technical staff is working diligently to shield the players from the daunting prospect of facing Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi. Speaking to a local TV channel,…

TEXAS (United States) — Lionel Messi said he was “very angry” with himself for missing a penalty — and channelled it into scoring twice to make World Cup history. The Argentina captain hit a brace to give the holders a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas, his first goal making him the leading scorer ever…

The Egyptian national team achieved its biggest leap in the FIFA World Ranking following its historic victory over Australia, which secured their qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup—an unprecedented milestone for Egyptian football. The Pharaohs climbed five places at once to claim the 24th spot globally. This marks Egypt’s highest…

AMMAN — The historic 3–1 victory achieved by the Egyptian national football team over New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026 received wide attention from Jordanian newspapers and news websites, which highlighted the achievement from various angles and celebrated the popular and official reactions following the match. The Jordanian daily Al Ghad focused on…

The Argentine national team canceled its scheduled morning training session on Saturday after severe thunderstorms hit Miami, temporarily disrupting preparations to face Egypt in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. According to Argentine network TyC Sports, the decision to cancel the outdoor session complied with safety protocols implemented across the US. These…

LONDON — Mohamed Salah’s – and Egypt’s – World Cup wait is finally over, the BBC reported on Monday. The Egyptian King’s match-winning second-half display against New Zealand helped the Pharaohs to their first-ever World Cup win, at their ninth attempt, and leaves them on the brink of qualifying for the last 32. Salah’s 67th-minute…

Semifinalists in Qatar four years ago, the Moroccans again underlined their status as a force on the world stage, becoming the first African team to reach the last eight in consecutive World Cups

As the 2026 World Cup moves through its first week, onesurprising thing has stolen the spotlight: the players’ boots. What started as a noticeable detail in the opening game between Mexico and South Africa has now become the main visual theme across every stadium. Instead of the usual black boots or different colours chosen by…

Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News Sports The Moroccan national football team became the first squad to advance into the World Cup quarterfinals after delivering a clinical three-zero victory over Canada in Houston on Saturday. Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi netted a brilliant second-half brace to sustain the impressive international tournament form of the Atlas Lions. The…

Egypt’s national football team faces New Zealand tomorrow in their second Group G match at the 2026 World Cup. Kick-off is at 4 am Cairo time in Vancouver. The Pharaohs are in strong form and many analysts see them as clear favourites to win this important game. Experts say New Zealand do not have enough…

The Egyptian national football team has rewritten the history books. By edging out Australia in a thrilling Friday penalty shootout, the Pharaohs have marched into the World Cup Round of 16 for the very first time—marking an unprecedented milestone for Egyptian football. But beyond the tactical brilliance on the pitch, this historic triumph is yielding…

FOXBOROUGH – Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Friday ​with Ismael Saibari scoring his second goal ‌in as many games after 71 seconds, leaving the North Africans well placed to advance into ​the round of 32.With the game barely ​underway, Saibari ran on to a pass ⁠from Brahim Diaz…

Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa was illuminated with the Egyptian flag to celebrate the Egyptian national team’s historic victory over Australia and their subsequent qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,…

DALLAS (United States) — Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has a major decision to make over the 41-year-old following the 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Ronaldo, who once…