Sport: Soccer Country: Argentina Category: Scores & Results

Egypt coach criticizes officiating after World Cup loss to Argentina

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Egypt coach criticizes officiating after World Cup loss to Argentina

Summary

Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan expressed criticism of refereeing following their 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup last 16. The match saw Argentina score three goals in a 13-minute span, including a controversial late winner by Enzo Fernandez. Two penalty claims by Egypt were not reviewed by VAR, leading to Hassan's assertion that the World Cup is 'directed towards Argentina'. Egypt had a goal ruled out after a VAR check deemed a foul in the build-up. The Egyptian FA supported Hassan's claims, citing fairness concerns in officiating. This blog will continue to follow the tournament developments.

Source Links

Sky Sports

By the Numbers

•Egypt lost to Argentina 3-2 in the World Cup last 16.
•Hossam Hassan criticized the officiating as 'unfair'.
•Two Egyptian penalty claims went unreviewed by VAR.
•Egypt had a goal disallowed following a VAR check.
•Argentina's next match is against Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

What they're saying

"
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said the referee was "unfair" and claimed the World Cup was "directed towards Argentina" following their dramatic 3-2 defeat in the last 16.
— Sky Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Soccer