Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan. Photo: Getty Images
Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has accused FIFA and the match officials of favouring defending champions Argentina national football team following his side’s dramatic 3-2 defeat in the Round of 16.
Egypt surrendered a two-goal lead on Tuesday as Argentina staged a remarkable comeback, inspired by Lionel Messi, who created one goal and scored the equaliser before Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner.
The Egyptians were left frustrated after a goal was ruled out following a VAR review, while officials declined to review an incident in which they believed Mohamed Salah was fouled by Alexis Mac Allister in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal.
Speaking after the match, Hassan alleged that external influences affected the outcome.
