Egypt’s football authorities and team officials respond to Egypt’s round-of-16 defeat to Argentina at the World Cup by criticizing the match officiating. Multiple outlets report that Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says his side “suffered an injustice” after controversial decisions, including VAR and refereeing calls, during the game in Atlanta. Hassan and several players express disbelief at how the match turned, with Argentina scoring three unanswered goals in a short span to complete a dramatic comeback.
France 24 and other reports cite Hassan’s specific complaint that a goal which initially put Egypt 2-0 up was disallowed, among other perceived issues. Yahoo Sports and SBS News describe Hassan as directly challenging the referees’ decisions, while ABC Australia and The Punch similarly frame the remarks as accusations of questionable calls. Separately, The Hindu and Deccan Chronicle note that Egypt’s FA says it cannot remain silent about officiating in the loss, signaling an intention to raise concerns following the result. Across sources, the common thread is Egypt’s public challenge to officiating decisions after the defeat.
