Coach Hassan, Ziko Blame Refereeing After Egypt’s World Cup Exit To Argentina
The North Africans were on the verge of one of the tournament’s biggest upsets after opening a 2-0 lead with little more than 10 minutes remaining
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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has accused match officials of costing his side a place in the quarter-finals after the Pharaohs’ dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt star Mostafa Ziko has accused the World Cup of being “fixed” following their controversial last 16 defeat to Argentina with manager Hossam Hassan left furious by “unfair” decisions. Sports Published July 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan argues with the referee during the World Cup clash with Argentina.
Furthermore, A 2-0 lead isn’t enough to beat Argentina. “It is clear that this tournament has been fixed.
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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has accused match officials of costing his side a place in the quarter-finals after the Pharaohs’ dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
according to Naija NewsEgypt star Mostafa Ziko has accused the World Cup of being “fixed” following their controversial last 16 defeat to Argentina with manager Hossam Hassan left furious by “unfair” decisions.
according to The IndependentSports Published July 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan argues with the referee during the World Cup clash with Argentina.
according to Naija NewsA 2-0 lead isn’t enough to beat Argentina. “It is clear that this tournament has been fixed.
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