Iran’s FIFA World Cup dream is hanging by a thread. A dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt ended devastatingly for Team Melli, while the Pharaohs celebrated a historic place in the knockout stage for the ...

No one can say the final matches of Group G at the 2026 World Cup weren't eventful. In the span of 30 minutes, Belgium, Egypt and Iran jostled for position in Vancouver and Seattle. The night began ...

In the month since President Donald Trump put a decisive end to Sen. Bill Cassidy’s congressional career, the Louisiana senator has become one of the president’s sharpest critics in the halls of the ...

After Iran had a goal ruled out during its World Cup clash with Belgium, social media erupted with speculation about the VAR decision. Viral posts and images sparked a heated online debate, with users ...

The United States took the lead in the 11th minute when Australian defender Cameron Burgess turned a cross into his own net. The early breakthrough gave the home side a 1-0 advantage and lifted the ...

Alex Freeman's first World Cup goal took a video review to be counted. Freeman gave the United States a 2-0 lead over Australia in the first half — a match the USMNT ultimately won by the same score ...

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When was the last time you heard a goal being discussed not because of the striker or any player involved, but because of technology? That was exactly the case when Sweden’s fourth goal in their win ...

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday. Before matches during the World Cup, Fifa has been ...

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It has just been two days since the start of the FIFA World Cup, but the controversies are coming thick and fast in the 48-team tournament. FIFA are now under fire after failing to share a VAR replay ...

FIFA faced fresh scrutiny just two days into the FIFA World Cup, after a disputed VAR call shaped Qatar’s Group B match against Switzerland. The issue centred on a penalty awarded to Switzerland, with ...