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Hakimi, Bellingham, and Olise, among players in danger of missing potential 2026 World Cup semifinals
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal matches, Achraf Hakimi, Jude Bellingham, and Michael Olise are among the players at risk of suspension due to yellow card accumulation. With the quarterfinal bracket now set, 17 players across the eight remaining teams are one yellow card away from missing a potential semifinal appearance at the 2026 World Cup . England and Morocco lead the list with four players apiece in danger of suspension, while Switzerland follow with three players and France...
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. Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida has reportedly filed an official complaint to FIFA against French referee François Letexier and his assistants, following Egypt’s 3-2 Round of 16 elimination against Argentina . The complaint stems from a string of contentious officiating decisions throughout the match, which ...
Why are there no 2026 World Cup matches today, Wednesday, July 8?
After 27 straight days of action at the 2026 World Cup, there will be no matches on Wednesday, July 8. For nearly a month, the 2026 World Cup has been a daily habit for fans, with a match to follow every single day since the tournament’s opening in Mexico City. That uninterrupted run of soccer has now hit its first real gap. After 27 consecutive days of action, Wednesday, July 8 has no World Cup matches scheduled . Checking the day’s slate turns up nothing from the tournament, catching pl...
‘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. There were many dramatic matches in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup , but none was more memorable than Argentina ’s 3-2 victory over Egypt , which left Hossam Hassan furious as the manager criticized referee Francois Letexier . Hassan said: “ I thought maybe he was hiding something , that perhaps he had something to conceal. People who have something to hide s...
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. The intense run that the 2026 World Cup has been for Argentina continued with a dramatic match against Egypt that needed a comeback from two goals down to get a 3-2 victory, which saw Lionel Messi cry when the final whistle was blown. Messi said: “It was a huge relief for all of us. I was really frustrated after missing the penalty, especially because of the way I took it....
Argentina vs Switzerland: Date, kickoff time and venue for 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal
There are date, kickoff time and venue confirmed for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland. The quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup are set after eight fantastic Round of 16 matches, with Argentina securing their place a few hours earlier after beating Egypt while Switzerland advanced by defeating Colombia in the penalties. This match is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 . What comes after it could be an even greater challenge, as a place in the final will be at ...
2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals bracket: Complete matchups and schedule
The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup has come to an end, and the eight remaining teams now know their quarterfinal opponents. The Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup has wrapped up, and the path to the title has narrowed to just eight teams. After a stretch of knockout drama across venues in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the quarterfinal bracket is now set, with every remaining team’s next opponent, date, and venue locked in. The round produced no shortage of upsets. Norway ended ...
‘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. A match that is going to be remembered for a long time had Egypt making history until very little time was left, but Argentina came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2, prompting an angry reaction from Mostafa Zico that was reproduced by Fabrizio Romano. Zico said: “The referee is unfair; God is sufficient for me and the best disposer of affairs. He’s wasting the effort of an entire nat...
Christian Pulisic offers injury update as he leaves World Cup with one major regret after USMNT’s elimination
As the USMNT forward left Seattle following the team's Round of 16 defeat to Belgium, attention quickly turned to his physical condition and his emotional reaction after another painful exit from the tournament. The United States’ 2026 World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak , and Christian Pulisic was once again at the center of the story. As the USMNT forward left Seattle following the team’s Round of 16 defeat to Belgium, attention quickly turned to his physical condition and his emoti...
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. Lionel Messi ’s Argentina looked out of the 2026 World Cup for long stretches, trailing Egypt 2-0 with ten minutes to go before an incredible late rally sealed a 3-2 comeback win, to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Cristian Romero pulled one back, Messi leveled it at 2-2 with a goal that...
Why isn’t Jhon Córdoba playing for Colombia against Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup?
In the important 2026 World Cup match between Colombia and Switzerland, Jhon Cordoba is not playing. With a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup at stake, Colombia must beat Switzerland to reach the next round, but they will have to do it without Jhon Córdoba . The reason Córdoba isn’t playing against Switzerland is because he suffered a muscle injury against Ghana in the Round of 32 a few days ago. It was just the sixth minute when the forward felt pain that made him grab the...
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. Powering his squad through an unbelievable comeback, Lionel Messi willed Argentina past Egypt and straight into the quarterfinals . 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 . The dramatic victory in Atlanta was about far mo...
Why isn’t Johan Manzambi playing today for Switzerland vs Colombia at the 2026 World Cup?
After comfortably defeating Algeria, Switzerland face Colombia in the Round of 16. With both teams being very solid, the match is expected to be highly competitive. Nevertheless, head coach Murat Yakin will be without Johan Manzambi, his team's top scorer. Switzerland have established as one of the most competitive national teams at the 2026 World Cup . Solid in defense and organized in attack, they have caused plenty of problems for their opponents, reaching the Round of 16 as one of the tour...
Is James Rodriguez playing? Switzerland vs Colombia confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup game
Switzerland and Colombia meet in a crucial Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, with both sides looking to book their place in the quarterfinals. The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 finishes in Vancouver, where Switzerland face Colombia for a place in the quarterfinals, with both sides arriving off routine but unspectacular wins in the Round of 32. Colombia topped Group K, opening with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, following it with a 1-0 win over DR Congo, and closing with a goalless draw ag...
World Cup Daily Recap: Spain Shatters Ronaldo’s Dream; Belgium Thrashes USA to Clear Out Co-Hosts
Adrian Sousa from Rabona TV breaks down a historic day of Round of 16 action as Cristiano Ronaldo bids an emotional farewell and the USMNT falls 4-1 to Belgium. The Round of 16 has officially brought down the curtain on a legendary career and completely cleared the tournament’s home field. On the latest edition of Rabona TV, Adrian Sousa dissects a momentous day of knockout football defined by late heartbreak, a devastating tactical blowout, and massive post-match managerial fallout. List...
World Cup Recap: Spain Edges Portugal in Iberian Derby; Belgium Eliminates USA
Dan Riccio and Blake Price recap a tournament-altering day of Round of 16 action on The 90th Minute as the USA falls and Cristiano Ronaldo exits his final World Cup. The Round of 16 carnage has officially claimed the last standing co-host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On the newest edition of The 90th Minute, hosts Dan Riccio and Blake Price return to unpack a massive day of knockout football that saw North American hopes completely extinguished and a legendary international career come to a hea...
Switzerland’s updated FIFA ranking before 2026 World Cup clash with Colombia
Before this match at the 2026 World Cup, Switzerland are ranked just below Colombia. Another exciting match awaits at the 2026 World Cup as Switzerland and Colombia battle for a place in the quarterfinals in a matchup between two of the highest-ranked teams remaining in the tournament. Switzerland enter this match ranked 15th in the FIFA World Ranking with 1,696.30 points. They are four spots higher than the June 11 update after advancing to this round with a first-place finish in Group B...
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. Although Argentina arrived as clear favorites, they struggled to defeat Egypt . After conceding two goals, they looked completely lost on the pitch. Nevertheless, they managed to come from behind by making important tactical adjustments. In heroic fashion, Enzo Fernández scored the wi...
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. Lionel Messi , Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have turned the 2026 World Cup into a personal scoring battle, with every goal changing the Golden Boot picture. As Argentina celebrates another knockout triumph, fans have been watching closely to see how the greatest scorers of this generation compare on the biggest stage. The race has already produced historic ...
How Colombia’s win, draw, or loss vs Switzerland could impact the 2026 World Cup bracket
Whether Colombia advances, falls short, or needs extra time and penalties to decide its fate against Switzerland could completely change the road toward the World Cup final, adding even more pressure to a meeting between two unbeaten national teams. Colombia and Switzerland are preparing for a decisive 2026 World Cup Round of 16 battle at BC Place in Vancouver , with the final result set to shape the next stage of the tournament. Whether Colombia advances, falls short, or needs extra time and ...
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. Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the record books at the 2026 World Cup . The captain scored for Argentina in the Round of 16 clash against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium to level the score, and in doing so matched a mark that had stood untouched for nearly a century. Trailing 2-1, Argentina pushed for the equalizer, and they’d find it after a scramble of rebounds inside t...
Who, when and where will Argentina play in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals?
The next rival at the 2026 World Cup for Argentina isn't known, but when they are playing the quarterfinals is. With the quarterfinals almost set at the 2026 World Cup , another team secured its place today as Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 in a thrilling match many expected, earning the right to play against the winner of the match between Colombia and Switzerland . This quarterfinal is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, with kickoff set for 9 p.m. ET . The winner will move one step closer to th...
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. A rgentina were clear favorites against Egypt , arriving in excellent form after a string of consecutive victories. Nevertheless, they have not been very solid defensively, leaving several spaces open, as happened against Cape Verde. Taking advanta...
Is Lionel Messi playing? Argentina vs Egypt confirmed lineups for the 2026 World Cup game
Following their solid victory over Cape Verde, Argentina face Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Considering the importance of today’s game, fans are closely watching Lionel Messi status for the game. Although they struggled to beat Cape Verde, Argentina managed to secure their place in the Round of 16, where they will face Egypt today. With one of the most competitive rosters at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Scaloni’s team are under pressure to claim the victory, while Hossam Hassan...
How Argentina’s win, draw, or loss vs Egypt could impact the 2026 World Cup bracket
With Lionel Messi leading the defending champion and Mohamed Salah inspiring a historic Egyptian campaign, the outcome promises to have major implications. The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 continues with a blockbuster showdown between Argentina and Egypt . With Lionel Messi leading the defending champion and Mohamed Salah inspiring a historic Egyptian campaign, the outcome promises to have major implications. What happens next carries consequences that stretch far beyond 90 minutes, especially f...
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