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The United States is the third most populous country in the world, but it is also only a regular visitor to the World Cup and cannot yet be a football power. Photo: Xinhua

Population is not necessarily a football superpower

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The population can only bring a number of potential players, but to transform into world-class stars, that country needs financial strength and a standard infrastructure system.

Messi's classy volley defeats Egyptian goalkeeper, rising to lead as World Cup 2026 top scorer

Messi's classy volley defeats Egyptian goalkeeper, leads World Cup top scorer

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In the 83rd minute, Messi unleashed a technical volley in the penalty area, defeating the Egyptian goalkeeper, equalizing 2-2 emotionally for Argentina in the 1/8 round of the 2026 World Cup.

The quarter-final schedule of the 2026 World Cup includes a match between France and Morocco. Photo: Xinhua

World Cup 2026 quarter-final schedule

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Update on the quarter-final match schedule of the 2026 World Cup.

Tennis player Novak Djokovic. Photo: Xinhua

Djokovic wins the longest quarter-final match in Wimbledon history, meets Sinner in the semi-finals

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Novak Djokovic qualified for the Wimbledon 2026 semi-finals after overcoming Felix Auger-Aliassime in a quarter-final that lasted 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Coach Hossam Hassan mentioned Lionel Messi's name when expressing his opinion on refereeing after the match. Photo: Xinhua

Egyptian coach mentions Messi's name when criticizing referee

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After the 2-3 defeat to Argentina, coach Hossam Hassan criticized the refereeing work and made a noteworthy statement about Lionel Messi.