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              World Cup 2026

              Get the latest news and updates on the Fifa World Cup, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

              Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Argentina v Egypt - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 7, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah remonstrates with referee Francois Letexier after Argentina's Enzo Fernandez scores their third goal IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Dale Zanine TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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              Referee Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Egypt coach Hossam Hassan during the World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina in Atlanta. AFP
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              ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 07: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates after the 3-2 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 07, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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