Switzerland end 72-year World Cup quarter-final wait with dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia, Argentina next | Football News

Switzerland players salute supporers after winning in a penalty kick shootout in the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Switzerland has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a dramatic…

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Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina’s greatest escape in FIFA World Cup sends them to the quarter-finals | Football News

In a thrilling Round of 16 showdown, Argentina emerged victorious, defeating Egypt 3-2. Lionel Messi was visibly overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy at the end of the match. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in…

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From 0-2 to 3-2: Lionel Messi’s Argentina script remarkable comeback against Egypt, storm into FIFA World Cup quarterfinals | Football News

Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to overturn a two-goal deficit and defeat Egypt 3-2 at Atlanta Stadium, keeping their title defence alive with three goals in the final 11 minutes. Lionel Scaloni’s side looked destined for a shock exit after Egypt established a deserved 2-0 lead,…

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi scripts history, surpasses Diego Maradona to become all-time assists leader as Argentina edge Egypt in R16 | Football News

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…

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Who is Yasser Ibrahim? Meet Egypt defender who stunned Argentina with opener at FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Football News

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,…

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IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee ahead of LA 28 Olympics – What it means | More sports News

The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum ahead of the launch for ticket registration to the 2028 Summer Olympic Games Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked international sports federations to end the three-year process of vetting Russian athletes for neutral status…

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Argentina vs Egypt Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Lionel Messi face Mohamed Salah challenge with quarterfinal place at stake

FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Live: Defending champions Argentina chase quarterfinal spot against Egypt Argentina return to familiar territory as they look to book another place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. The reigning champions topped Group K with three straight wins before surviving a major scare in the Round of 32. Debutants Cape…

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