Egypt alleges bias after 3-2 defeat to Argentina in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals after a 3-2 victory over Egypt in the knockout rounds. Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan claimed refereeing mistakes influenced the outcome, alleging bias favoring Argentina and star player Lionel Messi. The match featured a contentious VAR decision that disallowed an Egyptian goal. Egypt called for FIFA to remove the officiating team from the tournament. Argentina's performance continues to spark debate over fairness in officiating.
- •Argentina overcame Egypt with a 3-2 win in knockout stages.
- •Egypt led 2-0 before conceding three late goals.
- •Hossam Hassan claimed serious refereeing mistakes impacted the result.
- •Egypt wants officials removed from the tournament for bias.
- •Match included a controversially disallowed goal for Egypt.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
- 3:37 PMBBC Sport — Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
"Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
"Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 3:43 PMAre Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
- BBC SportJul 8, 2026, 3:37 PMAre Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Egypt have alleged bias in favour of Argentina and favouritism towards their star player, Lionel Messi. Is this fair?
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