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Lionel Messi after the win over Egypt in Round of 16 match in FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: X/ @TeamLeoM)

"It's difficult to come back from 2-0 down": Messi after Argentina's stunning win over Egypt in FIFA World Cup R16 clash

Jul 08, 2026

Defending champions Argentina captain Lionel Messi admitted his side feared elimination after falling two goals behind against Egypt but said Cristian Romero's strike reignited belief as La Albiceleste produced a dramatic 3-2 comeback to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals here on Tuesday.

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Jorge Jesus (Photo: @jorgejesus Instagram)

Jorge Jesus set to be next Portugal manager post FIFA WC exit: Report

Jul 08, 2026

Following the World Cup exit, manager Roberto Martinez announced his exit after taking over the team in 2023, emphasising the need to have a "new voice, a new leader". As per Reuters, it is being reported in Portugal's local media that Jorge Jesus, 71, who coached Cristiano at Al Nassr last season during the Saudi Pro League, is set to be the new manager.
Ed Sheeran (Image source/ Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ed Sheeran backs England to play final, performs secret gig for team at Kansas City base

Jul 08, 2026
Argentina players celebrating (Photo: @afaseleccion Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Tears of Joy' Argentina players celebrate in dressing room after sensational win over Egypt

Jul 08, 2026

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Argentina skipper Lionel Messi (Photo: Instagram/ Leo Messi)

"Felt I let team down...": Messi reflects on missed penalty during win over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

Jul 08, 2026

Messi's penalty miss in the first half marked the fourth missed non-shootout penalty of his FIFA WC career,...
Shreyas Iyer (Photo: @BCCI X)

Indian skipper Iyer slams "atrocious" batting display after 125-run loss to England at Nottingham T20I

Jul 08, 2026

World T20I champions India, just months after completing one of the most invincible runs towards a back-to-back T20...
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Lionel Messi extends FIFA World Cup goal-scoring run to nine successive matches; continues record-spree against Egypt in thriller

Jul 08, 2026

Messi came in clutch as Argentina survived a 0-2 deficit and made a sensational comeback with three goals...
US coach Mauricio Pochettino looks dejected after the match following their elimination from the World Cup (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters in Round of 16)

FIFA World Cup 2026: US Soccer to hold talks with coach Pochenttino over post-WC future

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina team (Photo: @leomessi Instagram)

"This team never gives up": Messi hails Argentina side after team seals QF spot in FIFA WC

Jul 07, 2026
Coco Gauff (Photo: Reuters)

Coco Gauff books first-ever Wimbledon semifinal appearance

Jul 07, 2026
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana (Photo: @its_onana Instagram)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium's Onana suffers ligament rupture during US RO16 clash

Jul 07, 2026
England's Jordan Henderson during training (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Henderson on "road to speedy recovery" from wrist injury, says England teammate

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina team celebrates (Photo: @afaseleccion Instagram)

"Defending colours with heart in every play": AFA after Argentina seal WC QF spot in thriller

Jul 07, 2026
NFL icon Tom Brady (Photo/X@TomBrady)

FIFA World Cup 2026: NFL icon Tom Brady marvels at Argentina's comeback win, says it "might have topped" his Super Bowl 2017 miracle

Jul 07, 2026
Novak Djokovic (Photo/Reuters)

Wimbledon: Djokovic sets semifinal with Sinner, plays out longest QF in tournament history

Jul 07, 2026
MS Dhoni (Photo: @BCCI X)

MS Dhoni watches IND-ENG 3rd T20I clash on 45th birthday

Jul 07, 2026
Lionel Scaloni (Photo: @Argentina X)

"Messi plays football for moments like this...": Scaloni after Argentina seal FIFA WC QF spot following Egypt scare

Jul 07, 2026
Enzo Fernandez (Photo: @enzojfernandez Instagram)

"Most important goal of my career": Argentina's Fernandez after stoppage time winner over Egypt in FIFA WC RO16

Jul 07, 2026
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi (Photo: X/ @AFASeleccionEN)

Messi became an animal and nobody could catch him, says Zlatan hails as Argentina seal FIFA WC QF spot

Jul 07, 2026