Argentina Survives, VAR Boils, and USMNT Crashes Out
Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 9 min
2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage turned on Argentina’s 3-2 escape from Egypt, a growing VAR fight, and the USMNT’s 4-1 exit to Belgium, setting up quarterfinal pressure for Messi, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain.
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2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage turned on Argentina’s 3-2 escape from Egypt, a growing VAR fight, and the USMNT’s 4-1 exit to Belgium, setting up quarterfinal pressure for Messi, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain.
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