FIFA has introduced an additional layer of protection to its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, to ensure smooth functioning during a match in crunch ...

World Cup. Argentina treats Lionel Messi like royalty in risky celebration against Egypt World Cup. Lionel Messi receives blessed Vatican gift after emotional moment with fan following Argentina ...

The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticized refereeing decisions in Egypt’s dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it ...

Egypt nearly put Argentina on the ropes in the 58th minute of Tuesday's World Cup round of 16 match, until VAR had stepped in. Midfielder Mostafa Zico's breakaway goal that would've put Egypt up, 2-0, ...

The match between Argentina and Egypt has started to generate divided opinions and sparked a debate about the work of the referees. The controversy even led to public complaints from players and the ...

ATLANTA -- Lionel Messi is once again the star for Argentina. With Egypt leading 2-0 with just over 10 minutes to go, the Albiceleste captain assisted on Argentina's first goal, scored their second in ...

Argentina’s dreams of retaining their World Cup trophy remain alive but have been tainted by controversial refereeing decisions as the holders pulled off a comeback win despite Egypt’s valiant fight ...

Throughout the 2026 World Cup, VAR has been at the center of the tournament, and not for all the right reasons. Decisions based on VAR have been labeled as inconsistent, including with Folarin Balogun ...

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July 7, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Egypt's Mostafa Zico reacts after scoring a goal that was later disallowed. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Argentina staged an incredible comeback in ...

It will go down in history as an instant World Cup classic. England’s 3-2 victory over Mexico was an epic for the ages. To get there, they overcame not only Estadio Azteca’s famous altitude, a delayed ...

Luka Modric has voiced his opposition to VAR following Croatia's controversial elimination from the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32. The nation suffered a 2-1 defeat against Portugal on Thursday in ...