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Celtic Prepare New Bid for Egypt’s World Cup Star Haitham Hassan

Scottish club Celtic are hoping to close a deal for Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan, following his standout performance for “the Pharaohs” against Argentina in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. According to British outlet Football Insider, Celtic’s management is optimistic about completing the signing of the Real Oviedo player for a fee […]

Diego Forlán Named Uruguay Interim Head Coach After Bielsa’s Exit

The Uruguayan Football Association announced on Sunday the appointment of Diego Forlán as interim head coach of La Celeste, replacing Marcelo Bielsa, who resigned following the national team’s group-stage exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 47, the legendary former striker now faces one of the biggest challenges of his coaching career: rebuilding a […]

Real Madrid Break All-Time World Cup Goal Record Thanks to Mbappe and Bellingham

Real Madrid stars have broken the historic World Cup goalscoring record at the 2026 tournament, surpassing Bayern Munich and PSG. Read the full stats here. Real Madrid has written its name into the World Cup history books following a spectacular display from the club’s superstars, whose incredible goalscoring contributions and assists have taken the tournament […]

Yakin Fumes at Controversial VAR Red Card as Switzerland Exit World Cup 2026 to Argentina

Switzerland manager Murat Yakin could not hide his fury over the highly controversial refereeing decisions during his side’s World Cup 2026 quarterfinal clash against Argentina. Yakin firmly believes these pivotal calls were the main reason behind the Red Crosses’ agonizing defeat at the hands of Lionel Messi and his teammates. The Swiss camp was left […]

FIFA Expansion Plans: Gianni Infantino Hints at 64-Team World Cup Formats

FIFA President Gianni Infantino reveals discussions about expanding future World Cups to 64 teams. Saudi Arabia 2034 and the 2030 tournament could see format changes. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated that world football’s governing body is seriously considering a future expansion of the World Cup. The move aims to ensure that nations across all […]

Tuchel Slams “Lucky” England Despite World Cup 2026 Semifinal Spot; Bellingham Hits Back

Thomas Tuchel criticized England’s performance after a grueling 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win against Norway, sparking a fiery response from two-goal hero Jude Bellingham. Read the full post-match drama. Thomas Tuchel believes England got “lucky” after the Three Lions secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. Despite guiding the European giants […]

World Cup 2026: Argentina Advance to Semifinals After 3-1 win Against Switzerland

Argentina have officially secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after a grueling and dramatic 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a quarterfinal clash that extended into extra time. Messi Makes History with Unprecedented World Cup Record For the first time in this tournament, legendary superstar Lionel Messi was kept off the scoresheet. […]

Embolo Red Card Sparks Refereeing Controversy in Switzerland vs Argentina Quarterfinal

Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Argentina on Sunday morning, triggering intense refereeing controversy and global debate. Portuguese referee João Pinheiro initially brandished a yellow card to Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. However, a swift video assistant referee (VAR) review revealed […]