World Cup announcer stripped of FIFA credential over Almirón red-card tirade

Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant

Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden ​rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.

Al-Sisi Honors Egypt’s World Cup Football Team

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi receives Egypt’s national world cup football team players, along with the technical and administrative staff, in Alamein. Al-Sisi commends the players, saying, “your performance was more than honorable, and perhaps the words we want to say may not do you justice.”

World Cup: Meaning Behind Egypt Manager’s ‘X’ Gesture vs Argentina

World Cup: Meaning Behind Egypt Manager’s ‘X’ Gesture vs Argentina Which the Ref Ignored

Al-Sisi honours Egypt’s national team following historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi honoured the national football team and its coaching and administrative staff following their historic performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026, calling for greater efforts to identify and develop young football talent across the country. According to a presidential statement, Al-Sisi received the team in El Alamein in the presence [] The post Al-Sisi honours Egypt’s national team following historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Scotland v Brazil, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 24 June

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WATCH: Iranian goalkeeper who vanished after defying IRGC honored at World Cup match

He was honored at a World Cup match with a placard bearing his name and the question: where is he? The post WATCH: Iranian goalkeeper who vanished after defying IRGC honored at World Cup match appeared first on World Israel News.

World Cup team of the group stage: The keeper who is now a social media sensation, a superstar in the making at the back and the greatest to ever do it!

World Cup team of the group stage: The keeper who is now a social media sensation, a superstar in the making at the back and the greatest to ever do it!

Liverpool decide against £50m attacking move

World Cup spotlight increases transfer interestFew players have enhanced their reputation more dramatically this summer than Folarin Balogun. While representing the United States on home soil at the W...

World Cup: ‘FIFA has rigged it for you’ – Egypt’s Ziko congratulates Argentina for winning trophy already

Egypt forward, Mostafa Ziko, has slammed the referee following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He further suggested that the competition has been rigged to favour La Albiceleste. Speaking to reporters after Argentina’s comeback from a two-goal deficit to win 3-2, Ziko asserted that the [] World Cup: ‘FIFA has rigged it for you’ – Egypt’s Ziko congratulates Argentina for winning trophy already

The American mayor who has an ownership stake in two UK football clubs

He is attending his fifth World Cup and is proud to show off his football fandom

‘I’ll play for India’: Popular US streamer IShowSpeed makes bold offer to help nation qualify for 2030 FIFA World Cup

IShowSpeed joked that he would play for India’s national football team and help the country qualify for the 2030 World Cup. The YouTuber made the comments during a livestream while watching Spain vs Belgium. He said he could play as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder. While FIFA rules make the idea unrealistic, his support drew attention from football fans.

FIFA condemns racist abuse toward IShowSpeed at World Cup match

IShowSpeed was livestreaming the game and could be heard asking a fan in an Argentina jersey what was being said toward him

"Unprecedented accomplishment": Egypt prez El-Sisi hails "heroes" of men's football team following RO16 FIFA WC exit

Cairo [Egypt], July 8 (ANI): Egypt president Abdelfattah El-Sisi hailed the men's national side after their round of 16 finish in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with their campaign ending in a fighting 2-3 loss to defending champions Argentina. El-Sisi lauded the players for achieving an 'unprecedented accomplishment in the history of Egyptian football'. Egypt, playing in their only fourth FIFA World Cup, despite t

World Cup guide: Potential scandalous match and new records?

World Cup guide: Potential scandalous match and new records?

President Sisi congratulates national team on historic World Cup milestone

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Egyptian national football team following their historic qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Pharaohs secured their unprecedented spot in the tournament’s knockout stage after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Australia. In a statement published on his official The post President Sisi congratulates national team on historic World Cup milestone appeared first on Egypt Independent.

🚨 Reports: another entry row! Fan icon barred from World Cup

It is not the first problem involving visas and entry at this World Cup. After Somali referee Omar Artan, who had been selected for the World Cup, was denied entry, and there were repeated issues — ...

Commentator loses World Cup credentials after calling Infantino and referee ‘thieves’

Jorge Chipi Vera launches TV rant after Almirón red cardParaguay winger covered mouth in win over TurkeyA football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by Fifa after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay’s 1-0 victory over Turkey when Miguel Almirón was sent off.Jorge ​Chipi Vera lost his composure on live television when Paraguay’s Almirón became the first player sent off at the tournament for violating a strict new rule that forbids covering mouths during on-field confrontations. Almirón was dismissed by the Salvadorian referee Iván Barton for remarks made to Turkey’s Mert Muldur with his hand covering his mouth in first-half stoppage time. Continue reading...

FIFA’s all-Argentine officiating team for the Morocco-France quarter-final raises concerns on both sides 

FIFA’s decision to appoint an entirely Argentine officiating team for Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France has sparked widespread debate online, with fans from both sides criticizing the choice. The match will be officiated by Argentine referee Facundo Tello, who is known for his strict approach. He will be assisted by [] The post FIFA’s all-Argentine officiating team for the Morocco-France quarter-final raises concerns on both sides appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

FIFA Makes Major World Cup Change to Player of the Match Award for 8 Players

FIFA have introduced a significant but respectful change to the Player of the Match award presentations for some players competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New Zealand vs Egypt: All the key moments and rate the players

New Zealand vs Egypt: All the key moments and rate the players

FIFA faces online criticism over all-Argentine officiating team

The appointments prompted criticism on social media. The post FIFA faces online criticism over all-Argentine officiating team appeared first on BOL News.

Of Course, Some Soccer Fans Have Taken This Absurd Position During the World Cup

Of Course, Some Soccer Fans Have Taken This Absurd Position During the World Cup

Egypt blames World Cup exit on coach's Gaza activism

An Egyptian FA official claims controversial refereeing in the team's World Cup loss to Argentina was retaliation for the coach's support for Gaza.

World Cup Red Cards: 2026 Has More Red Cards Than Last 2 World Cups Combined

Referees haven't been shy to give out red cards. Here's the fallout of each of those infringements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

It’s unfair to ask Alexi Lalas to be the Charles Barkley of soccer

Alexi Lalas has not made any new fans during this World Cup. On a desk with Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimović, he seems wildly out of place. Despite Lowe’s insistence to the contrary, it’s hard to believe that those three like the former USMNT center back all that much. Count me amongst Lalas’s

Egypt FA criticises VAR after dramatic World Cup defeat by Argentina

The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised 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 described as the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ​system.Egypt appeared on course for one of the biggest upsets of the tournament when they led [] The post Egypt FA criticises VAR after dramatic World Cup defeat by Argentina appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Balogun pulls out his Trump card: World Cup meme goes viral following red card overturn

AlBAWABA - FIFA recently sparked outrage and claims of corruption after overturning US striker Folarin Balogun's red card decision during his match against Bosnia-Herzegovina...

Salah kongsi mesej penuh emosi

ATLANTA: Mohamed Salah berkongsi mesej penuh emosi bersama rakan sepasukan dan penyokong Mesir selepas tersingkir pada pusingan 16 terakhir Piala Dunia 2026. Kapten Mesir itu menyatakan betapa dia bangga dengan pasukan itu dan meminta semua orang terus percaya dengan impian mereka. Perjalanan Mesir di pentas Piala Dunia 2026 berkhir selepas kekalahan dramatik 2-3 kepada Argentina. ... Read more The post Salah kongsi mesej penuh emosi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?

Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?

Egyptian soccer official links World Cup exit to coach’s pro-Gaza activism

Egyptian FA official suggests the team's World Cup exit stemmed from referee retaliation over the manager's Gaza advocacy.

Argentina vs Austria LIVE: World Cup 2026 match stream, confirmed team news, lineups and fan reaction

Holders out for second win of tournament