Ruben Vargas converts the decisive penalty as Switzerland beat Colombia in a shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

Defending champions trailed 2-0 before turning tide in last 11 minutes to claim spot in quarterfinals; Egypt's coach accuses referee of 'injustice,' blasts noon start time

ATLANTA, July 7 : Egypt coach Hossam Hassan will not be watching any more of the World Cup, he said on Tuesday, blaming refereeing errors for his country's heartbreaking elimination from the tournament at the hands of Argentina.Egypt were 2-0 up with 11 minutes left of their last 16 clash against the holders

Argentina came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in Atlanta after Messi drove the fightback. The escape sent the holders into the quarter-finals but also exposed their reliance on the captain.

ATLANTA: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was overcome with emotion after his side's 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday (Jul 7), shedding tears alongside Lionel Messi after the defending

ATLANTA, July 7 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he was overcome with emotion after his side's 3-2 win over Egypt on Tuesday, shedding tears alongside Lionel Messi after the defending champions recovered from two goals down to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.Argentina, trailing 2-0 with 11 minutes rem

VANCOUVER: Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Tuesday to set up a World Cup quarter-final with

ATLANTA, July 7 : Lionel Messi broke down in tears at the final whistle, consoled by his Argentina teammates as the captain appeared to realise just how close his World Cup dream came to ending on Tuesday in a game in which he missed a penalty before coming up with a vital late equaliser.Argentina were two go

Two unbeaten matchups close out the Round of 16 Tuesday. Argentina plays Egypt, then Colombia faces Switzerland for a quarterfinal spot.

Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The defending champions had trailed 2-0 after goals from Yasser Ibrahim and and Mostafa Zico at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. But Argentina got two late goals in

Switzerland reached their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after edging Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw. Gregor Kobel starred before Ruben Vargas converted the decisive kick to set up a last-eight clash with Argentina.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan found himself at the centre of controversy after making a gesture towards the match officials during his side's FIFA World Cup Round of 16 loss to Argentina.

Brazil legend, Rivaldo, has hailed Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates following their victory over Egypt in the Round of Sixteen of the 2026 FIFA

Switzerland triumphs over Colombia in a penalty shootout, advancing to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1954.

Switzerland’s patience, defensive discipline and composure under pressure earned a deserved place in the World Cup quarter-finals

The small coffee house in Cairo was turned Tuesday into a tiny stadium.

Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has revealed that his players gave him a nickname called 'cry baby' because he is too emotional. Scaloni stated this

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been under fire after Egypt lost to Argentina in Tuesday's match. The controversy stemmed from Argentina’s miraculous comeback as the team defeated Egypt 3-2 in the...

Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and…

Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko also criticised the officiating after the match.

Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to…

Former Sweden striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has told Argentina players that their captain, Lionel Messi, needs help on the pitch. Ibrahimovic was speaking

Egypt ⁠coach ⁠Hossam Hassan on Tuesday said his team had "suffered an injustice" in ​the wake of his team's loss to Argentina in a round of 16 match in Atlanta. Hassan took issue with the French referee…

Lionel Messi scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to victory despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.

Atlanta: Argentina players celebrated their win in the dressing room after registering a memorable come-from-behind 3-2 win against Egypt in the FIFA

Switzerland kept their cool to beat Colombia 0-0 (4-3) in penalty shootout on Wednesday morning. Relive the highs and lows as the Swiss setup a clash with Argentina in the quarter-finals on Sunday AEST.