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All the presidents’ meddling: the Balogun scandal shows how Fifa can break football | Barney Ronay
<p>The suspension of the USA striker’s red card after Trump’s intervention has shown what Gianni Infantino’s organisation is trying to turn the sport
Tears of relief? Messi adds another incredible chapter to World Cup career
Argentina great Lionel Messi sheds tears as they fight back to beat Egypt and reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
Pochettino’s future uncertain as US Soccer weighs next move after World Cup exit
<ul><li><p>Pochettino awaits talks over future with US team</p></li><li><p>Federation backs coach but leaves door open</p></li></ul><p>Spend any time
Shades of Keane and Gerrard in Bellingham display - Rooney
Wayne Rooney believes Jude Bellingham's performance against Mexico ranks alongside iconic Steven Gerrard and Roy Keane displays
Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed
Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Ar
Argentina make incredible late comeback to beat Egypt
Argentina survive an almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of
Maddy Cusack and players were let down by Sheffield United, inquest told
<ul><li><p>Former general manager says players ‘deserved better’</p></li><li><p>Coach Morgan says he did not raise concerns with HR</p></li></ul><p>Sh
Villa and Belgium midfielder Onana ruptures ACL
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana ruptures an anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Belgium at the World Cup.
Tearful Messi inspires Argentina’s great escape in World Cup thriller with Egypt
<p></p><p>The golden rule of football? Never write off Lionel Messi. Just when it looked like his dream of leading Argentina to the <em>bicampeonato</
Fernandez header seals dramatic Argentina comeback
Enzo Fernandez scores late to give Argentina the lead against Egypt in their last 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina 3-2 Egypt: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
<p>⚽️ World Cup kick-off time: 12pm EDT/5pm BST, 2am AEST<br>⚽️ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-202
Watch: Messi's last-ever goal for Argentina
Lionel Messi scores a late equaliser for Argentina against Egypt to level the game at 2-2 during their match in Atlanta.
Messi denied from penalty spot by 'brilliant' Shobeir save
Lionel Messi misses his second penalty of the 2026 World Cup, as his effort is saved by Egypt's Mostafa Shobeir in Atlanta.
VAR controversially rules out Egypt goal
Mostafa Zico has his goal for Egypt ruled out following a VAR review, for a foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build up, during their World Cup last 16
England players to get hoarding warning after freak Henderson injury
England players will be advised not to jump over advertising hoardings after Jordan Henderson suffered a freak injury.
England's Best Since 1966 - Tuchel's Biggest Statement Yet?
Is this what World Cup winners look like?
Christian Pulisic’s World Cup of TV stardom and ‘little glimpses’ ends in disappointment
<p>For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement
Can Scotland learn from history-making Norway?
Norway, a nation of a similar size to Scotland, are through to the World Cup quarter-finals, so can lessons be learned from their neighbours from acro
Fifa's Balogun decision could lead to football 'cesspit' - McAllister
Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister says there is a risk of "an absolute cesspit" of political interference in football after USA striker Folarin Bal
World Cup 2026: USA bounced out by Belgium after Balogun furore; backlash against Fifa builds – live
<p>⚽ News and previews before the final last-16 match-ups<br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2026/jun/04/world-cup-2026
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