VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy | World Cup 2026
By: Karim Zidan | Published: 2026-07-17 16:15:36 | Source: www.theguardian.com
“Life is unfair.”
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This was the first thing that Hossam Hassan, Egypt’s fiery coach, told the media after his country’s devastating 3-2 loss to Argentina in the last 16. The legendary striker turned manager had been minutes away from orchestrating one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history. The Pharaohs were up 2-0 against the defending world champions. Then, late in the second…
