Egypt's Mostafa Zico, Hossam Hassan criticize referee after loss to Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Egyptian players and staff expressed frustration with officiating after a controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. Mostafa Zico and Hossam Hassan argued that key decisions, including a disallowed goal for Egypt following a VAR review, affected the result. Hassan claimed the match appeared rigged to favor Argentina, questioning FIFA’s intentions. Both expressed concerns that this reflected broader issues with officiating in the tournament. Egypt's exit leaves them searching for clarity on their World Cup campaign and officiating standards.
- •Egypt lost to Argentina 3-2 in the Round of 16.
- •Mostafa Zico criticized the referee's decisions.
- •Hossam Hassan claimed the match was rigged.
- •An Egypt goal was disallowed after VAR review.
- •Hassan received a yellow card for his protests.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt furious at controversial referee decisions and claim World Cup ‘directed towards Argentina’
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt's Mostafa Zico, Hossam Hassan call out World Cup referee in rants after 'rigged' Argentina loss
"Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending champions
"Here's why Egypt was so upset with the referee.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 10:35 PMEgypt furious at controversial referee decisions and claim World Cup ‘directed towards Argentina’
Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending champions
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 9:09 PMEgypt's Mostafa Zico, Hossam Hassan call out World Cup referee in rants after 'rigged' Argentina loss
Here's why Egypt was so upset with the referee.
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