Argentina, VAR machinations and the greatest goal that never was
Argentina defeated Egypt in a dramatic match at the Geopolitics World Cup, leaving Lionel Messi in tears. Egypt's Mostafa Ziko had a goal disallowed after a VAR review, prompting frustration from manager Hossam Hassan, who claimed his team faced an injustice. The tournament now moves toward the quarter-finals with seven matches remaining.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 13:46 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 13:50 UTC
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