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Egypt coach makes Palestine appeal to keep political spotlight back on World Cup

Political tensions surrounding the World Cup deepened on Monday when Egypt coach Hossam ⁠Hassan used an official FIFA press conference to appeal for support for Palestinians ahead of his side's last-16 meeting with Argentina.

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Argentina wary of another tough challenge from Egypt in last 16

Argentina expect another tough challenge in their last-16 ⁠clash with Egypt after needing extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2, ‌with players warning there are no easy matches ‌left in the World Cup.

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'This group can get better and better': Popovic excited for Asian Cup and beyond

Australia will feel their departure from the World Cup was premature after Friday's heart-wrenching penalty shootout ⁠loss to Egypt, but head home with hopes of a promising future with all the young talent that emerged during the tournament.

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No hard feelings for Beach after controversial shootout substitution

Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach said he has no issues with the decision ⁠to replace him for the ill-fated penalty shootout against Egypt at the World Cup amid criticism of ‌coach Tony Popovic's tactics.

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Football Australia publicly backs Popovic despite Round of 32 exit

Football Australia have thrown their support behind under-fire coach Tony Popovic despite some questionable decisions in their World Cup penalty shootout loss to Egypt that saw them again fail to clear a knockout round.

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World Cup highlights: Cape Verde lose thriller to Argentina as Egypt earn landmark win

Reigning world champions Argentina held off a determined Cape Verde to seal their place in the last 16, while Colombia and Egypt battled through tight games against Ghana and Australia, respectively, on what was another thrilling day at the 2026 World Cup.

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'I had to do it': Salah says after taking coolest of penalties in World Cup victory

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

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Egypt send Australia down under on penalties to reach first round of 16 in 92 years

Egypt won a FIFA World Cup knockout match for the very first time, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach the Round of 16 where they'll face either defending champions Argentina or Cape Verde.

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Police officer pushed Egypt director and player at team hotel, FA says

The Egypt national team said a ⁠Dallas police officer pushed their director, Ibrahim Hassan, and player, Trezeguet, on Friday, as ‌the two were attempting to take a photo with ‌a World Cup fan.

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Popovic insists Australia prepared for Egypt challenge with or without Salah

Australia is playing for a spot in the round of 16 against Egypt, with uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah's condition. Coach Tony Popovic assures that his team is ready for any scenario and approaches the match with great confidence: "We deserve to be here, and we want to prove our worth once again on the world stage."

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Egypt coach Hassan unsure whether Salah will start against Australia in last 32 clash

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan remains uncertain whether forward Mohamed Salah will ⁠start Friday's World Cup last-32 clash against Australia at Dallas Stadium, as the 34-year-old continues his recovery from a hamstring ‌injury.

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Egypt's Mohamed Salah returns to training ahead of knockout round match

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah resumed ⁠training on Tuesday, participating in part of the team's ‌session as he continues his ‌recovery from a hamstring ‌strain and boosting hopes he ‌will be fit for Friday's ‌World Cup last-32 clash against Australia.

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Why Liverpool might rue missing out on PSG-bound sensation Yan Diomande

Having waved goodbye to Mo Salah at the end of the 2025/26 campaign, one of Liverpool's top priorities in the transfer business this summer would need to be replacing the Egyptian King.

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Mohamed Salah confirmed to be injured ahead of Egypt's maiden knockout game

The Egyptian federation revealed this Sunday that captain Mohamed Salah has suffered a hamstring strain, without specifying whether this injury will prevent him from playing against Australia in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

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'Fair play the soul of the game': Iran leave new note after draw with Egypt

Iran players left a note in their changing room following their 1-1 ⁠draw with Egypt on Friday, thanking Seattle for its hospitality during the World Cup, and appearing ‌to express disappointment over the result that left their place in ‌the knockout stage in limbo.

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Hossam Hassan says unbeaten Egypt ready to face anyone in World Cup round of 32

Egypt national team coach Hossam Hassan has stated that his side will not fear anyone after they booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on Friday.

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Inside the 'Pride Match' between Egypt and Iran: No red flags as Seattle unites

Amongst all the flags, a game broke out between Egypt and Iran.

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World Cup highlights: Dembele scores hat-trick against Norway as Uruguay exit

The 2026 World Cup's group stages are close to their conclusion after a thrilling Friday saw France thrash Norway to become Group I winners and Iran missed out on guaranteeing qualification to the knockouts after a dramatic finale against Egypt.

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Mehdi Taremi criticises FIFA for 'disaster' World Cup in explosive post-match interview

Iran star Mehdi Taremi criticised FIFA for their ‘disaster’ World Cup off the pitch as his side’s knockout chances hang by a thread following the dramatic 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle on Friday night. 

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Iran heartbroken as World Cup journey hangs by a thread following dramatic finale

For all the talk of off-pitch controversies before this contest, Egypt and Iran put on a spectacle on it.

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Egypt survive late scare to hold onto draw as Iran await knockout round fate

Iran were denied a potentially historic winner in their dramatic 1-1 FIFA World Cup (WC) draw against Egypt, who missed out on top spot in Group G. The Pharaohs will have to be content with second place, while Team Melli have put themselves in a position to claim one of the best third-placed spots.

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World Cup LIVE: Belgium and Egypt advance after Iran stoppage time winner is disallowed

It's the penultimate day of group stage action at the World Cup, with Groups G, H and I all drawing to a thrilling conclusion. As always, keep track of all the key moments throughout the day with our live blog!

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Hassan chasing second win at World Cup as Iran challenge awaits

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan insisted his side are fully focused on taking three points against Iran in their final Group G fixture on Friday in Seattle, despite the temptation to try and manufacture a second spot for a kinder round of 32 game.

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Iran refuse to answer questions about 'Pride Match' in Seattle ahead of crucial Egypt tie

Iran's football federation, manager Amir Ghalenoei and goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand refused to answer questions in their pre-match press conference about Seattle's pride celebrations, which will run concurrently with the team's game against Egypt on Friday.