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The one thing Lionel Messi's not great at on a football field
Messi missed his second penalty of the tournament as Egypt led 2-0 late on.
France see off Morocco and march into World Cup semi-final
Kylian Mbappe had a penalty saved, but scored again to help guide his side through.
How Argentina’s World Cup run has reignited claims of favouritism
Egypt striker Mostafa Zico claimed Argentina’s win was fixed after defeat.
World Cup quarter-finals: Eight giants clash in next round
France face unbeaten Morocco in Boston, a repeat of their 2022 semi-final.
Fifa probes racism claims involving internet star IShowSpeed at World Cup
Streamer IShowspeed was allegedly abused at a recent Argentina match.
Belgium mock Trump's YMCA dance after dominant victory over USA
The President's lobbying to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card overshadowed the match.
Switzerland knock out Colombia in shootout
Colombia failed to score twice in the shootout.
‘They wanted Messi’: Egypt coach claims side were 'cheated'
He claimed VAR injustices twice denied Egypt crucial decisions in the match.
Argentina complete stunning comeback to beat Egypt
Argentina were 2-0 down with 20 minutes to play.
Winston Aldworth: Fifa and Trump make a perfect match for football’s farce
OPINION: Gianni Infantino has bound himself to the US President.
Watch: USA limp out of World Cup after goalkeeper howler against Belgium
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium crushed the US 4-1 in Seattle.
Spain end Ronaldo's World Cup career with late goal
Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the closing minutes of a tight affair.
Trump confirms he asked Fifa boss for review of red card
Balogun is now free to play in the USA’s last-16 match against Belgium.
England reacts: Pundits hail 'all-time great' World Cup win over Mexico
Jude Bellingham struck twice in 98 seconds at the Azteca Stadium.
Eight reasons England vs Mexico was one of the great World Cup games
Jordan Pickford equalled Peter Shilton’s World Cup record with his 17th cap.
Watch: England footballer hospitalised after 'really bad' fall while celebrating
Thomas Tuchel said the injury was ‘really bad’ after the 3-2 win in Mexico City.
Watch: Ten-man England advance with fiery victory over Mexico
Ten-man England defeated Mexico in a gripping battle.
'They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years': Ronaldo on his final World Cup
Ronaldo has scored 146 goals in 232 games for Portugal over 23 years.
Brazil go home as Haaland double leads Norway into quarters
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset.
How Donald Trump intervened to get USA's red card suspension postponed
Trump personally phoned Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to challenge the red card.
Trump thanks Fifa after US star's red card ban suspended
Balogun is now free to play in the USA’s last-16 match against Belgium.
Dog found alive under rubble eight days after Venezuela earthquakes
Buddy was pulled from rubble in Caraballeda eight days after the quake.
France overcome feisty Paraguay to reach quarter-finals
France will now face Morocco for a spot in the final four.
Morocco reach World Cup quarter-finals as co-hosts Canada knocked out
Morocco scored all three goals after halftime to beat Canada.
Colombia beat Ghana to move into Round of 16
Colombia face Ghana in Kansas City in the round of 32 clash.
Argentina survive almighty scare to beat Cape Verde in extra time
Argentina's defence of the World Cup continues while Cape Verde's fairytale run is over.
Raucous cheers and $50 beers: On the road with Kiwi fans for the All Whites rollercoaster
Kiwi fans paid up to $50 for a beer at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
Egypt advance to Round of 16 after beating Australia in shootout
The Pharaohs have won a knockout match at the World Cup for the very first time.
Switzerland move into Round of 16 with win over Algeria
Goals early in both halves saw Switzerland through to the next round.