Mohamed Salah. (Image via Getty) Egypt captain Mohamed Salah shared an emotional message with fans after the Pharaohs were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, promising to do everything in his power to help the national team achieve greater success on the international stage.Salah took to X following Egypt’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to…
One passenger’s decision to buy in-flight Wi-Fi turned an ordinary flight into a football watch party, as fellow travellers gathered around a single laptop to watch Argentina’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how one passenger’s laptop became the centre of attention during the flight.In the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as Lionel Messi…
Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi (Agency Image) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its business end, with only eight teams remaining in the race for football’s biggest prize. Following a dramatic Round of 16 that produced several memorable contests and major upsets, attention now turns to the quarterfinals, where four…
Tempers explode as Lionel Messi clashes with Egypt coach. (Video grabs) Argentina’s thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt witnessed extraordinary scenes as Lionel Messi became involved in a heated confrontation with Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan before tempers boiled over on the touchline, culminating in a member of the Egyptian coaching…
Hossam Hassan’s ‘X’ gesture sparked questions after his clash with the referee, leading to a yellow card during Egypt’s World Cup defeat. Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan drew widespread attention during his side’s dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Argentina after making an “X” gesture towards referee François Letexier during a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mostafa Zico. (AP Photo) Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, claiming the refereeing was unfair and alleging that “the tournament is fixed.“Egypt…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta. (AP Photo) He already had the goals record. He already had the appearances record. On Tuesday night in Atlanta, Lionel Messi took the assists record too.After Argentina’s remarkable comeback win against Egypt…
Egypt’s Yasser Ibrahim (2) celebrates scoring his side’s opening opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt defender Yasser Ibrahim gave the Pharaohs a dream start against Argentina in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash,…
Argentina vs Egypt FIFA World Cup (Getty Images) Argentina’s defence of the FIFA World Cup title hangs in the balance on Tuesday when they face Egypt in a Round of 16 showdown at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Kickoff is at 12 p.m. ET. The defending champions barely survived their Round of 32 tie against Cape Verde,…