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FIFA sanctions Egypt's Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan, and Mostafa Zico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

FIFA sanctions Egypt's Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan, and Mostafa Zico

Summary

FIFA has imposed disciplinary sanctions on Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan, and Mostafa Zico following Egypt's exit from the 2026 World Cup. The punishments include three-match bans for both Hossam and Ibrahim and a five-match suspension for Zico. These sanctions stem from incidents after Egypt's 3-2 defeat against Argentina in the Round of 16. FIFA began disciplinary proceedings in August, culminating in today's announcement.

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By the Numbers

•Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan receive three-match bans.
•Mostafa Zico is suspended for five matches.
•Sanctions arise from Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina.
•FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings in August.
•Punishment notification delivered to the Egyptian Football Association.

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7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt hit with FIFA sanctions! Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan and Mostafa Zico punished after Argentina World Cup clash

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FIFA has officially handed down significant disciplinary sanctions to Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan, team manager Ibrahim Hassan, and forward Mostafa Zico. The punishments stem from a series of controversial events and heated statements following the Pharaohs' dramatic exit from the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Argentina.
— Yahoo Sports

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