FIFA World Cup 2026

[Master Chief]

If pointless, then why not just do it?

As the Hadith says: You will neither inflict nor tolerate inequity.

Egypt need to restore honour in its own eyes for itself of not for anything else.

It would cause self harm for Egyptian football. But if Egypt thinks it can prove actual foul play by some method, then absolutely go for it. Nothing would make me happier than the complete downfall of FIFA and its replacement with some completely new organisation, not based in Switzerland.

 

[delta2]

It would cause self harm for Egyptian football. But if Egypt thinks it can prove actual foul play by some method, then absolutely go for it. Nothing would make me happier than the complete downfall of FIFA and its replacement with some completely new organisation, not based in Switzerland.

No they will not accept it, otherwise they wouldn't have rigged it in the first place.

Might as well be the first one to do it. There is nothing Egypt is gaining other than being the victim of a rigged game.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

Both teams take in their surroundings
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France v Spain (20:00 BST)

Getting closer. We have a kick-off at 20:00 BST.

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'Like a giant​

Ian Dennis
BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter at Dallas Stadium

We are 17 miles west of downtown Dallas. It is like a giant spaceship has landed.

 

[ghazi52]

Yamal is still finding his rhythm in the game'​

Gary Rose
BBC Sport journalist

This has been a tournament where the big names have stepped up with Argentina great Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe, England's Harry Kane and Erling Haaland of Norway all playing leading roles for their respective teams.

However Spain and Barcelona's teenage star - Lamine Yamal - is yet to truly light up the stage to the extent he did during the national team's successful Euro 2024 campaign.

While the other names are battling it out for the Golden Boot, Lamine Yamal has played six games at this World Cup and scored just one goal.

At times at the tournament he has made the wrong decision, opting to shoot when a pass would have been better, but that is not to say he is not contributing as his dribbling ability and pace helps to make space for players like Merino.

"You'll have Lionel Messi making the wrong decisions at times," said former England captain Wayne Rooney on BBC TV.

"Let's remember he came into this tournament injured, so he is still finding his rhythm in the game. Where he is effective is when he takes the ball, he attracts players towards him, and he creates space for his team-mates."

 

[ghazi52]

Spain fans ready for second ever World Cup semi-final​

These are some of the Spain fans out and about in Dallas. Lamine Yamal turned 19 yesterday, so his best birthday present would be a goal to take his side into the final.

 

[ghazi52]

The warm-up before the main event​

France v Spain (20:00 BST)

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

It would cause self harm for Egyptian football. But if Egypt thinks it can prove actual foul play by some method, then absolutely go for it. Nothing would make me happier than the complete downfall of FIFA and its replacement with some completely new organisation, not based in Switzerland.

 

[Flotilla]

Margh Bargh France!!!

 

[Watandar]

It is 88 degrees Fahrenheit in Dallas, but feels like 95 degrees F! I think this is among the newest stadiums so could be air conditioned.

 

[ShapurII]

Margh Bargh France!!!

Correction: Marg bar Faranseh!

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Spain scores first on the PK.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

It is 88 degrees Fahrenheit in Dallas, but feels like 95 degrees F! I think this is among the newest stadiums so could be air conditioned.

Yes, it is.

 

[KingQamaR]

I am in shock , can’t believe Spain is leading.

 

[KingQamaR]

Never a penalty?