Egypt lost a two-goal lead against Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16. A controversial VAR decision disallowed an Egyptian goal which changed the match. Argentina scored three late goals to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. Forward Mostafa Ziko alleged the tournament was fixed after the heartbreaking defeat. The team apologized to fans, stating the outcome was out of their hands.

Argentina produced a remarkable World Cup comeback against Egypt but fans were furious when VAR intervened to disallow Mostka Ziko's goal for a soft foul in the build-up

El delantero de la selección de Egipto se mostró muy afectado luego de la agónica remontada de Argentina en el Mundial 2026. Ziko tuvo fuertes palabras contra el árbitro.

Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko also criticised the officiating after the match.