Football news
6717 stories
-
Messi's tears and a record-equalling goal seal Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback over Egypt
Argentina trailed 2-0 before Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored three late goals to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Messi, who had a penalty saved earlier, now leads the Golden Boot race with eight tournament goals.
Football -
Argentina sets World Cup penalty record, Messi misses against Egypt
Argentina earned its eighth penalty in twelve World Cup matches since 2022, an absolute record according to statistician MisterChip. Lionel Messi became the first player to miss two penalties in the same World Cup edition.
Football -
Argentina Stuns Egypt with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Quarterfinals
Trailing and struggling for much of the match, Argentina turned the tables on Egypt (3-2) thanks to a dramatic surge in the final fifteen minutes. Messi and his teammates will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals.
Football -
Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane's path in £85m Manchester United move
Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Manchester United's reported pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, citing Raphael Varane's successful switch from Madrid to Old Trafford as a blueprint. Real Madrid are said to demand more than £85 million for the 26-year-old.
Football -
Neville's Trump quip stuns ITV panel as Messi misses penalty against Egypt
Gary Neville raised laughs from Roy Keane and Ian Wright on ITV's World Cup coverage after quipping that Donald Trump should replace Lionel Messi on penalty duty, moments after the Argentina captain's spot-kick was saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
Football -
Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time header completes Argentina's stunning 3-2 comeback against Egypt
Trailing 2-0 with 23 minutes left, Argentina scored three times in 14 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday, with Enzo Fernández sealing the win in stoppage time.
Football -
Messi rescues Argentina with three goals in 14 minutes to stun Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta
Argentina trailed Egypt 2-0 and saw Messi miss a penalty before Cristian Romero, Messi himself, and Enzo Fernandez scored three times in the final 14 minutes to seal a 3-2 win and a World Cup quarter-final place.
Football -
El Salvador's Ivan Barton to referee Switzerland vs Colombia World Cup quarter-final decider
Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton will take charge of the Switzerland vs Colombia Round of 16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, with the winner advancing to face either Egypt or Argentina in the quarter-finals.
Football -
VAR strips Egypt of 2-0 lead against Argentina in contentious Copa América ruling
Mostafa Zico's breakaway goal was ruled out in the 58th minute of Egypt's Copa América round-of-16 clash with Argentina after VAR judged a foul on Lisandro Martínez — committed at the other end of the pitch — had led to the move. Argentina went on to equalise 2-2 through Lionel Messi.
Football -
Mark Hughes carries son's coffin as Ferguson and football legends mourn Alex Hughes at 38
Mark Hughes bore his son Alex's coffin at a funeral in Prestbury, Cheshire, attended by Sir Alex Ferguson, Bryan Robson, Ryan Giggs and hundreds of other mourners. Alex Hughes, who worked in player recruitment at Grimsby Town, died suddenly on June 19 aged 38.
Football -
Belgium's 4-1 rout of USA hands sportsbooks one of their biggest-ever soccer wins
The United States' elimination by Belgium in the Round of 16 proved a windfall for bookmakers, who had absorbed heavy public betting on the USMNT throughout the tournament. A single bettor lost $750,000 on the USA to advance.
Football -
FIFA Opens Investigation After Racist Insults Directed at IShowSpeed at World Cup
FIFA has launched an official investigation following an incident during the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, in which content creator IShowSpeed allegedly faced racist abuse from Argentine supporters.
Football -
García praises Balogun's grace after Belgium's 4-1 demolition ends USA's World Cup
Belgium coach Rudi García singled out Folarin Balogun for approaching him after the final whistle, telling reporters he appreciated the gesture and that the American forward bore no blame for the FIFA suspension controversy that overshadowed their round-of-16 clash.
Football -
Henderson breaks arm in post-match celebration as England reach World Cup quarter-finals
Jordan Henderson fractured his arm after losing his footing while climbing over advertising boards following England's 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. Teammate Marc Guehi says the midfielder is on course for a 'speedy recovery' but is expected to miss the rest of the tournament.
Football -
Man City's opening Premier League fixtures confirmed, including September derby at Old Trafford
Manchester City's early Premier League schedule is now set, with the first Manchester derby of the season confirmed for Sunday 13 September at Old Trafford, alongside a Friday night trip to Crystal Palace on 28 August.
Football -
Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane and Casemiro to Manchester United
Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Aurélien Tchouameni's potential move to Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest club officials are planning a trip to Madrid to explore a deal worth more than £85 million.
Football -
Liverpool lead Premier League chase for Mexico's 17-year-old World Cup star Gilberto Mora
Liverpool have made contact with the camp of Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at World Cup 2026, as the Reds look to get ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for the £34m-rated teenager.
Football -
Messi's penalty saved as Argentina trail Egypt in World Cup last 16
Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved by Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir as Argentina found themselves 1-0 down to Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, after Yasser Ibrahim's 15th-minute opener.
Football -
Argentine Referee Facundo Tello Appointed for France-Morocco Quarter-Final, Four Years After World Cup Final Loss
FIFA has assigned Argentine referee Facundo Tello, 44, to oversee the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco. The decision has sparked controversy, as Franco-Argentine tensions remain high following the Albiceleste's 2022 final victory.
Football -
Guehi warns Haaland will be 'up for it' as England plot World Cup quarter-final plan
Marc Guehi has admitted stopping Erling Haaland will be England's greatest challenge at the World Cup, with the Norway striker having scored seven goals against Guehi alone before the Crystal Palace defender joined Manchester City.
Football
