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This clip of FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacting to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup is prompting discussion online. What do you think his response meant?

This clip of FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacting to Morocco knocking the Netherlands out of the World Cup is prompting discussion online. What do you think his response meant?

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An Argentina fan waves an Israeli flag during the team's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. Some on social media viewed it as a provocation aimed at Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who dedicated his country's first World Cup knockout-stage victory to the people of Gaza.

An Argentina fan waves an Israeli flag during the team's FIFA World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt. Some on social media viewed it as a provocation aimed at Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who dedicated his country's first World Cup knockout-stage victory to the people of Gaza.

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“From today until the very last day, we stand with you.” Athletic Bilbao fans printed this statement on a banner of a huge Palestinian flag, and held it up in the stadium during Tuesday’s #UCL fixture against Arsenal.

“From today until the very last day, we stand with you.” Athletic Bilbao fans printed this statement on a banner of a huge Palestinian flag, and held it up in the stadium during Tuesday’s #UCL fixture against Arsenal.

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A video circulating on social media appears to show Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands during celebrations after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
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A video circulating on social media appears to show Argentina fans throwing beer and taunting Egypt supporters in the stands during celebrations after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

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Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team’s dream come to an abrupt end.
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Belgium thrashed the USA 4–1 to knock the host nation out of the World Cup, leaving home fans stunned as they watched their team’s dream come to an abrupt end.

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71,476 views • 2 days ago

Haiti participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and New York City's Haitian diaspora gathered at watching parties in the city's 'Little Haiti' neighbourhood. As Haiti's World Cup campaign ended, the team's fans reflected on it in interviews with Al Jazeera.
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Haiti participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and New York City's Haitian diaspora gathered at watching parties in the city's 'Little Haiti' neighbourhood. As Haiti's World Cup campaign ended, the team's fans reflected on it in interviews with Al Jazeera.

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247,483 views • 14 days ago

Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone, in a show of Arab solidarity with Palestinians.
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Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone, in a show of Arab solidarity with Palestinians.

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50,421 views • 4 days ago

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has called for players and reporters at the World Cup to speak out about the killing of children in Gaza and Palestine. Hassan made the comments after his team’s controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16.
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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has called for players and reporters at the World Cup to speak out about the killing of children in Gaza and Palestine. Hassan made the comments after his team’s controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16.

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FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, the first time since 1962 it has allowed a player sent off in the tournament to play despite a ban. The decision followed a request from US President Donald Trump and makes the striker eligible to face Belgium in the round of 16.
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FIFA has overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, the first time since 1962 it has allowed a player sent off in the tournament to play despite a ban. The decision followed a request from US President Donald Trump and makes the striker eligible to face Belgium in the round of 16.

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28,059 views • 3 days ago

US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas. The incident happened ahead of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Australia. Footage shows Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan being forcefully pushed by a Dallas police officer while posing for a photo with a young fan.
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US Police sparked a confrontation with Egypt's national team as they posed with fans at their hotel in Dallas. The incident happened ahead of Egypt's Round of 16 match against Australia. Footage shows Egypt national team director Ibrahim Hassan being forcefully pushed by a Dallas police officer while posing for a photo with a young fan.

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48,991 views • 6 days ago

Comedian Trevor Noah described US President Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red card saga as "government interference" during his livestreamed "Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party" ahead of the USA-Belgium World Cup match.
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Comedian Trevor Noah described US President Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red card saga as "government interference" during his livestreamed "Trevor Noah's World Cup Watch Party" ahead of the USA-Belgium World Cup match.

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19,648 views • 2 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off a World Cup pitch for the final time after Portugal's 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain. The 41-year-old ended his World Cup career with 11 goals in 27 appearances.
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Cristiano Ronaldo walked off a World Cup pitch for the final time after Portugal's 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain. The 41-year-old ended his World Cup career with 11 goals in 27 appearances.

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17,791 views • 2 days ago

England head coach Thomas Tuchel jokingly suggested that Donald Trump could help overturn defender Jarell Quansah’s red card suspension, after a similar decision was made for the US’s star striker following a call between the US president and the head of FIFA.
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England head coach Thomas Tuchel jokingly suggested that Donald Trump could help overturn defender Jarell Quansah’s red card suspension, after a similar decision was made for the US’s star striker following a call between the US president and the head of FIFA.

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20,721 views • 3 days ago

Back in 1971, Mexico's women's team beat England at the Azteca in what was a precursor to the Women's World Cup. But FIFA didn't start the official Women's World Cup until 1991. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City.
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Back in 1971, Mexico's women's team beat England at the Azteca in what was a precursor to the Women's World Cup. But FIFA didn't start the official Women's World Cup until 1991. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City.

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27,711 views • 4 days ago

Mexico fans were kept away from the England team’s hotel in Mexico City ahead of Sunday’s game. Despite the security cordon keeping them back, they did their best to have a “serenata”, noisy celebrations to try to keep the opposing team awake ahead of the match.
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Mexico fans were kept away from the England team’s hotel in Mexico City ahead of Sunday’s game. Despite the security cordon keeping them back, they did their best to have a “serenata”, noisy celebrations to try to keep the opposing team awake ahead of the match.

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20,080 views • 4 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty, scoring the equalizing goal for Portugal against Croatia, in their Round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium on Friday.
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Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty, scoring the equalizing goal for Portugal against Croatia, in their Round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium on Friday.

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30,505 views • 6 days ago

Mexico is experiencing massive World Cup celebrations, with millions taking to the streets after historic football wins. Amid years of violence and social turmoil, football has become a national escape, uniting people across the country. Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.
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Mexico is experiencing massive World Cup celebrations, with millions taking to the streets after historic football wins. Amid years of violence and social turmoil, football has become a national escape, uniting people across the country. Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports.

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23,760 views • 5 days ago

Egypt’s head coach dedicated the country’s first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory to the people of Gaza - draping himself in the Palestinian flag during the penalty shootout. Joy filled the streets of Gaza as Palestinians waved Egyptian flags and celebrated Egypt's win.
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Egypt’s head coach dedicated the country’s first-ever World Cup knockout stage victory to the people of Gaza - draping himself in the Palestinian flag during the penalty shootout. Joy filled the streets of Gaza as Palestinians waved Egyptian flags and celebrated Egypt's win.

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22,636 views • 5 days ago

Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away.
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Somalia’s football federation says the US decision to deny entry to award-winning referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has deprived the country of a historic World Cup debut. Artan held a valid visa, but US authorities cited an unspecified ‘vetting’ concern and turned him away.

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100,991 views • 29 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivo. Andres Mieles, who had his leg amputated and was orphaned from the June 24 disaster, had requested a Ronaldo trading card to keep his spirits up – but the superstar himself had other ideas.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to a young Venezuelan earthquake survivo. Andres Mieles, who had his leg amputated and was orphaned from the June 24 disaster, had requested a Ronaldo trading card to keep his spirits up – but the superstar himself had other ideas.

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19,442 views • 5 days ago

Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns five-time World Cup champions Brazil 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time ever.
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Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns five-time World Cup champions Brazil 2-1 to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time ever.

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12,346 views • 3 days ago

Moroccan supporters celebrated a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, while Canadian fans are proud despite the co-hosts being eliminated. It’s the second time the Atlas Lions have reached the quarterfinals. 🏆 #FIFAWorldCup
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Moroccan supporters celebrated a place in the World Cup quarterfinals, while Canadian fans are proud despite the co-hosts being eliminated. It’s the second time the Atlas Lions have reached the quarterfinals. 🏆 #FIFAWorldCup

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14,323 views • 4 days ago

Palestinians in Gaza erupted into cheers as Morocco beat Canada to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, waving flags, gathering in the streets, and hailing the team’s continued success as a source of regional pride.
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Palestinians in Gaza erupted into cheers as Morocco beat Canada to reach the World Cup quarterfinals, waving flags, gathering in the streets, and hailing the team’s continued success as a source of regional pride.

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13,157 views • 4 days ago