The World Cup is off for two days, giving rest to the four teams who qualified for the semifinal round: Croatia, Argentina, Morocco, and France. The semis are scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Meanwhile, here at home at the Egyptian Premier League: Zamalek will play against Pyramids FC at 7pm, while Talae El Gaish faces Al Masry, and Smouha competes with Al Mokawloon Al Arab at 5pm.

In a friendly match today: Liverpool is playing Lyon in the Dubai Super Cup at 4pm.

ALSO- Mashreq Bank is now sponsoring Argentina’s national football team: Our friends at Mashreq Bank signed an agreement to become the exclusive regional bank sponsor of the Messi-led Argentinian football team until the end of 2030, according to a statement (pdf). The bank will become the team’s ambassador for the Middle East and Egypt.