FIFA World Cup 2026
Australia vs Egypt—World Cup: Live score and match stats
The winners of the game will play Argentina or Cabo Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta on 7 July.
Messi's Argentina face Cape Verde in Miami to move one step closer to WC glory
Four years after tasting World Cup glory in Qatar, Lionel Messi's Argentina are moving forward in dominant form at the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Following a commanding performance in the group stage, the reigning world champions face Cape Verde in their first knockout hurdle.
How immigrant stories are shaping Australia’s modern Socceroos
“The Socceroos aren’t just a team. We are a reflection of modern Australia.” Those words, spoken by midfielder Jackson Irvine on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have come to define Australia’s inspiring campaign in North America. As the team prepares for a historic Round of 32 clash against Egypt on Friday, their journey is being fueled by a generation of players whose roots trace back to global conflict zones, turning the national squad into a beacon of multiculturalism.
Mahrez announces retirement after Algeria's World Cup exit
Algeria's World Cup campaign came to an end in the Round of 32 with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Toronto on Friday morning, July 3. Following the elimination, captain Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football.
How 'cricket technology' saved Ronaldo's Portugal
The disallowal of Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser has once again brought VAR and Snicko technology into the spotlight. When Josko Gvardiol found the net in the 13th minute of added time, it seemed the match was heading to extra time. But a VAR intervention changed the match's fate.
Egypt coaching staff in altercation with Dallas police on match day
A video showing a confrontation between Egypt's coaching staff and Dallas police officers has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred on the day of Egypt's World Cup Round of 32 match against Australia, at the hotel where the team is staying.
FIFA explains why Croatia's goal was disallowed
FIFA has issued an official explanation regarding the controversial decision to disallow Croatia's goal against Portugal in their World Cup Round of 32 match. The world governing body said sensor technology in the official match ball detected the faint touch of Igor Matanovic, which confirmed that Mario Pasalic was in an offside position at that moment, leading to the disallowal of Josko Gvardiol's goal.
Australia and Egypt take the field with history in sight
Australia and Egypt face off in the World Cup Round of 32 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington at 12:00 am Bangladesh time on Saturday, July 4. The winner will move closer to a place in the quarter-finals.
Luka Modric: The last of football's true maestro
Some players in football history are defined not by trophies, goals or statistics alone. They represent an era, a carrier of an art form. Croatia's Luka Modric is exactly that. In modern football dominated by pace, power and numbers, Modric has repeatedly proven that football is also a game of intellect, vision and beauty.
Scaloni breaks silence on Argentina 'special treatment' claims
Social media is never short of rumours surrounding Argentina — claims of special treatment from FIFA or biased refereeing are often raised by rival supporters. The topic came up at Argentina's own press conference during the ongoing World Cup, and coach Lionel Scaloni made his position clear.