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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani critiques officiating in Argentina vs. Egypt match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:22 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani critiques officiating in Argentina vs. Egypt match

Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed his support for Egypt following their controversial match against Argentina in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt led 2-0 before Lionel Messi orchestrated a comeback, resulting in a 3-2 win for Argentina. The match drew criticism for a penalty decision involving Mohamed Salah that many fans felt disadvantaged Egypt. Mamdani’s remarks came during a public speech where he highlighted these concerns, stating that Egypt were 'robbed' during the match. This incident has sparked ongoing discussion among soccer fans regarding the integrity of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina trails 2-0 before coming back to win 3-2.
•Mamdani calls controversial decisions in the match into question.
•Discussion on officiating integrity continues among fans.
•The incident has implications for Egypt's standing in the tournament.

Latest Updates

1:22 AMYahoo Sports — NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes a swipe at Lionel Messi’s Argentina, drops ‘robbed’ verdict on Egypt

What they're saying

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The Round of 16 battle between Argentina and Egypt caused a major uproar among soccer fans. Mohamed Salah and Egypt looked all set to knock Argentina out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they held a 2-0 lead in their Round of 16 match.
— Yahoo Sports

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