A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.


Anushe Engineer is a sports journalist
A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games.

Egypt score a goal and then save a Messi penalty to keep the reigning champions at bay in Atlanta.

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.

Football experts, officials warn of ‘dangerous precedent’ set by FIFA after U-turn on red card for USA forward Balogun.

The Portuguese captain became the only player to score in six World Cups after his brace against Uzbekistan.

Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.

Belgium’s football federation is ‘investigating all potential options’ to safeguard football after FIFA’s U-turn.

Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt’s win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.

With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.
