Following the defeat, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused football authorities of failing to ensure fairness.
Argentina's march into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by fresh reports that the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is facing scrutiny from United States authorities over alleged financial transactions linked to sponsorship and commercial agreements.
The reigning world champions secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 to book a last-eight clash against Switzerland. However, the match sparked controversy over several Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions.
Egypt's coaching staff and players openly questioned the officiating after a goal was disallowed while Argentina's stoppage-time winner by Enzo Fernández stood despite similarities in the build-up to the incidents.
Following the defeat, Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused football authorities of failing to ensure fairness.
