Egypt eliminated by Argentina 3‑2 in World Cup Round of 16
Egypt lost to Argentina 3‑2 in the World Cup Round of 16. Coach Hossam Hassan said the officiating was unfair or rigged in favour of Argentina. Multiple outlets reported additional details about the match and reactions.
Egypt were defeated by Argentina 3‑2 in the World Cup Round of 16, and coach Hossam Hassan accused the officiating of being unfair or rigged in favour of Argentina.
Goal.com reported that Egypt held a 2‑0 lead before being eliminated, that Enzo Fernandez scored a 92nd‑minute winner for Argentina, and that the Egyptian Football Association issued a statement expressing widespread frustration over officiating and demanded accountability over VAR failures.
Bluesky reported that Lionel Messi appeared visibly emotional during the match.
Times of India reported that Egypt's camp expressed strong dissatisfaction with several officiating decisions and that a disallowed Egyptian goal occurred during the match.
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