Iran leaves handwritten note after Egypt draw, says fair play is soul of football

Iran thought it had sealed an automatic round-of-32 spot when Shoja Khalilzadeh scored in stoppage time, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Who is the referee for the England vs Panama FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

Take a look at the full list of match officials for the England vs Panama Group L match to be played in New Jersey.
England vs Panama, FIFA World Cup 2026 – Predicted lineups, head-to-head record, form guide

ENG vs PAN: Read the form guide, head-to-head and predicted XIs for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Panama scheduled to be played on June 27.
Who is the referee in Croatia vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 match?

Here is the full list of match officials in charge of the Group L match between Croatia and Ghana, scheduled to be played at the Philadelphia Stadium on Friday.
Croatia vs Ghana LIVE streaming info: Where to watch CRO vs GHA World Cup 2026 match?

CRO vs GHA: Get the live streaming details for Croatia vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L game.
DR Congo president rallies behind team ahead of must-win World Cup clash with Uzbekistan

“This encounter is not just a football match. It is a moment of national unity, a moment when an entire people will look in the same direction, with the same passion, the same hope, and the same love for the flag,” the president said on X.
Brest names Julien Lachuer as coach after Eric Roy’s death

The club said Eric Roy had expressed his wish for his former assistant Julien Lachuer to take over the role.
‘If they want us out, let us be out’: Iran captain Mehdi Taremi slams World Cup logistics after Egypt draw

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi blasted FIFA over travel and logistical challenges after Iran’s draw with Egypt, saying the team had not been treated fairly during the World Cup.
How can Iran qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32?

Iran is provisionally sixth in the third-placed teams’ standings, with three points and a goal difference of zero.
Mohamed Salah injury update: Coach confirms Egypt star injured his left knee during draw vs Iran

Hassan said Salah is being assessed by the team’s medical staff, and will have another examination when Egypt returns to the team hotel.