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Argentina v Egypt: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Hossam Hassan responds to FIFA suspension with striking remark

The Pharaohs' coach breaks his silence

Egypt hit with FIFA sanctions after World Cup clash

FIFA has officially handed down significant disciplinary sanctions to Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan, team manager Ibrahim Hassan, and forward Mostafa Zico. The punishments stem from a series of controversial events and heated statements following the Pharaohs' dramatic exit from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Argentina.

Norway v Portugal - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A4 MD2

Portugal hand Ronaldo lenient suspension for abandoning national squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has avoided missing any international matches despite receiving a 30-day suspension and a financial penalty from the Portugal Football Federation. The forward was punished for abandoning the national team camp midway through the recent international break following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, but the backdated ban means he remains available.

UEFA sets deadline for Infantino to answer key questions

UEFA has officially issued a stern ultimatum to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, demanding full transparency regarding a series of controversial governance decisions and a failed private investment scheme. The European governing body has set a strict deadline of November 2 for the global organization to release internal documents and provide comprehensive answers to a long list of unresolved questions.

DFB exit? Demirbay voices explosive conspiracy theory

Kerem Demirbay has played two international matches for Germany. And the midfielder apparently still regrets it to this day.

He analysed Mbappe's goal and penalty: refereeing expert cries out, "Is this what you will be showing at the 2030 World Cup final?"

Did Endrick deserve a penalty?

Pos	Team	P	W	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-Germain	2	2	10	3	7	6	W W
2	Barcelona	2	2	9	2	7	6	W W
3	Aston Villa	2	2	9	2	7	6	W W
4	VfB Stuttgart	2	2	6	1	5	6	W W
5	Liverpool	2	2	8	4	4	6	W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

W
W

Barcelona

W
W

Aston Villa

W
W

VfB Stuttgart

W
W

Liverpool

W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most World Cup titles?

Brazil have won the World Cup five times, more than any other country. They first lifted the trophy in 1958, before successfully defending their title four years later. They then made it three in 1970, while also emerging victorious in 1994 and 2002 to show what they're made of.

How many teams are in the World Cup?

The most recent edition of the World Cup, which took place in Qatar in 2022, featured 32 teams. However, from the upcoming edition in 2026, as many as 48 teams will be contesting for the ultimate prize in international football. The number of teams that will be featuring has almost quadrupled since the inaugural edition in 1930, which hosted 13 teams.

Who has made the most World Cup appearances ever?

Lionel Messi holds the record of making the most appearances in World Cups, having represented Argentina 26 times across five editions.

Who is the all-time World Cup topscorer?

Germany's Miroslav Klose tops the all-time goalscoring charts in World Cups, having scored an incredible 16 goals in 24 games across four consecutive editions from 2002 to 2014.

Who is the oldest World Cup player and how old was he?

Egyptian legend Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to have ever featured in a World Cup game. The goalkeeper was 45 years and 161 days old when he participated in Egypt's 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup.

Who is the youngest World Cup player and how old was he?

Former Manchester United man Norman Whiteside is the youngest player ever to play a World Cup game. The midfielder was just 17 years and 41 days old when he featured for Northern Ireland in a game against Yugoslavia at the 1982 World Cup.

Which famous footballers have featured at the World Cup?

Pele, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Gerd Muller, Roberto Baggio, Ronaldo, Romario, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, David Villa, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo among others are some of the biggest legends in footballing history who have graced the pitch during World Cups.

Which famous managers have led teams at the World Cup?

The likes of Didier Deschamps, Franz Beckenbauer, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Vicente del Bosque, Vittorio Pozzo, Louis van Gaal, Sven-Goran Eriksson, and Ivica Osim are some of the most accomplished individuals to have managed at the World Cup finals.