
VAR’s Growing Pains at the World Cup
From a disallowed Croatia goal to coach critiques, the World Cup has become a laboratory for the technology's promises and pitfalls.
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From a disallowed Croatia goal to coach critiques, the World Cup has become a laboratory for the technology's promises and pitfalls.

Argentina overturned a 2‑1 deficit with three goals in the dying minutes, highlighted by Enzo Fernandez's winner, to set up a showdown with either Switzerland or Colombia.

A dramatic second‑half turnaround sees Argentina overturn an early deficit to defeat Egypt 3‑2 and advance to the quarter‑finals.

Argentina rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2, with Lionel Messi scoring the equaliser and Enzo Fernandez sealing the win in stoppage time. The victory puts the defending champions one step away from back-to-back World Cup titles.

A dramatic final‑minute goal by Enzo Fernandez caps a 3‑2 victory over Egypt, highlighting Lionel Messi's saved penalty and setting up a quarter‑final clash with the winner of Switzerland or Colombia.

Argentina overturned a two‑goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3‑2, with Messi, Romero and Enzo Fernandez finding the net in the final 21 minutes.

Egypt survived a late scare, converted all spot‑kicks and will now meet the winner of Argentina versus Cape Verde in Atlanta on July 7.

A goalless draw turned into a dramatic encounter featuring goals, a saved penalty, and a disallowed late header, while LGBTQIA+ supporters made their presence felt despite official objections.

Under the bright lights of Seattle, Egypt and Iran produced a dramatic 1-1 stalemate that encapsulated the passion of fans from Cairo to Tehran.

Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup without a loss, finishing with 19 goals and just two conceded. Mohamed Salah, turning 34 on match day, headlines a team that will face Belgium, Iran and New Zealand in Group G.