Mostafa Ziko, Egypt's striker, has criticized the World Cup for allegedly fixing outcomes in Argentina's favor after his team was knocked out. Egypt's 2026 World Cup run ended at the Round of 16 following a 2-3 loss to defending champion Argentina on July 7, despite initially leading 2-0.

Controversial moments marred the match when Ziko's goal in the 58th minute, which extended Egypt's lead to 2-0, was overturned after VAR determined he had fouled Lisandro Martínez beforehand. Additionally, Mohamed Salah was not awarded a penalty when fouled in Argentina's box before the defending champions mounted a comeback and secured a 3-2 victory with Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time goal in the 92nd minute.

Post-match, Ziko remarked: "Congratulations to Argentina on the World Cup. The tournament is rigged already. They don't need anything else. The referees were unjust... unjust... unjust... unjust. This trophy is being sent to Argentina."

"We were leading 2-0 and playing the best football of our lives," he added. "If they had beaten us because they played better, we would accept it. But losing in the World Cup like this hurts twice as much."

Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts that 42 provinces will experience heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours. The North and Northeast regions will see the heaviest downpours, caused by a low-pressure system covering northern Vietnam combined with a moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Officials urge residents in affected areas to be alert to dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall that may trigger flash floods and forest runoff.

Bangkok and surrounding areas: Thunderstorms expected in 20% of areas, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Minimum temperature 27-29°C, maximum 34-36°C.

Northern Region: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with heavy rain in some places around Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, and Phitsanulok. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 30-34°C.

Northeast Region: Thunderstorms in 60% of areas with heavy rain in some places around Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 30-35°C.

Central Region: Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Uthai Thani, Ayutthaya, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 33-36°C.

Eastern Region: Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, and Trat. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 32-35°C. Sea waves 1-2 meters high, higher than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Minimum temperature 23-27°C, maximum 34-36°C. Sea waves approximately 1 meter near shore, 1-2 meters offshore, higher than 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (West Coast): Thunderstorms in 30% of areas, mainly around Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Minimum temperature 24-26°C, maximum 31-34°C. From Phang Nga northward, sea waves approximately 2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket southward, waves 1-2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

At 8 p.m. on July 7, 2026, police in Muang Nonthaburi received a report of an intentional jump from Nonthaburi pier at the Clock Tower Dock in Muang District. A witness, 42-year-old Bunchai, who was sitting with his girlfriend at the dock, said a man wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, patterned long pants, and white sneakers ran down from the pier, stopped abruptly, and asked, "If I fall here, will I die?" Immediately after speaking, he stepped into the Chao Phraya River and disappeared. The witness alerted police, and a diving team was dispatched. Within approximately 5 minutes of searching, the body was found about 30 meters from the dock. An initial medical examination found no injuries or signs of assault. No identification documents were found on the body, so it was sent for autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, ending his World Cup 2026 campaign and potentially sidelining him for several months of recovery.

Belgium received devastating news when midfielder Amadou Onana sustained a right knee ACL tear. Not only will he miss the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, but he also faces an extended recovery period.

Onana was forced to leave the pitch in the 21st minute during Belgium's commanding 4-1 Round of 16 victory over co-host United States on July 6, before the severity of his injury was confirmed.

Belgium's team physician stated in an official announcement: "Unfortunately, medical examination confirms that Amadou has suffered an ACL tear. This is devastating news for both him and the team."

The statement also noted that Belgium had consulted with Aston Villa of the English Premier League, Onana's club, and determined that the 24-year-old midfielder would remain with the national team at least through the semi-final match against Spain.

While specific recovery timelines have not been disclosed, ACL tears typically require a minimum of 6-9 months of rehabilitation.

On July 7, 2026 at 10 p.m., Bang Baan Police Sub-Station in Ayutthaya Province received a report of a human skull found near the pier at Wat Boon Gan Navalas temple in Sai Noi subdistrict. Officers coordinated with relevant agencies to investigate the scene. The skull, roughly the size of a palm, was darkened in color and believed to belong to a child who had been deceased for at least one year. Police collected it as evidence to send to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for detailed examination to confirm identity and age of the deceased. Nantawat, 23, the fisherman who found the skull, reported that he had set out alone in a small boat about 50 meters from the riverbank. Within less than five minutes of casting his line, he felt a strong pull, as if a large fish had bitten his bait and was fighting hard. Excited at the prospect of catching a big fish, he gradually reeled in his line. When the hook broke the water's surface, he was horrified to discover a human skull attached to it. After recovering from the shock, he immediately called rescue and police officers to report the discovery. Nantawat admitted he has been fishing for many years but has never encountered anything like this before. Terrified by the experience, he decided to quit fishing for good and rushed home immediately.

July 7 – Rescue officials from the Ayutthaya United Association responded to a report of a 16-year-old student who fell from a Ayutthaya-Wang Noi public bus with serious injuries on Rojana Road in Ban Pa-in District, Ayutthaya Province. The injured student, identified as Phaluewat, was found lying on the roadside with severe facial lacerations, a fractured skull, multiple broken front teeth, and heavy bleeding. Rescue personnel provided first aid before rushing him to Uthai Hospital.

According to Panya, an official from the Ayutthaya United Association, the student fell from the bus while attempting to get off. The exact circumstances remain unclear, though the student reported he slipped and lost his balance while standing to exit. The bus did not come to a complete stop. Later at Bang Pa-in Police Station, the student's 40-year-old mother, Thiphya, filed a report alongside the bus driver.

Thiphya explained she was waiting at her usual pickup location across the street when the accident occurred. She was unaware her son had fallen until he video-called her saying "I fell off the bus." Shocked by his condition, she noted she had always driven him to and from school since childhood. She had only recently started allowing him to take the public bus home as a way to teach him independence, while she continued to drive him in the mornings. She never expected such an accident would happen.

The bus driver has taken responsibility and begun discussing compensation with the family, including assistance through the Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Protection Act for medical expenses and ongoing settlement negotiations. The incident is believed to have occurred when the student stood up to exit and lost his footing, falling from the moving bus.