We examine the contentious issues during Argentina's 3-2 comeback win

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

A disallowed goal by VAR, a string of yellow cards for Egypt, and contrasting emotions from both captains capped the match.

Argentina came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in a thrilling yet controversial World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win…

The Pharaohs had a Mostafa Zico goal ruled out when they were leading 1-0 when VAR intervened to spot a foul on Lisandro Martinez much earlier in the move.

Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.

Egypt’s defeat triggered anger from players, coaches and high-profile figures who questioned Fifa's officiating

Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has furiously accused FIFA of rigging the World Cup after a string of controversial refereeing decisions went against his side during Argentina's late…

Egypt fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup last-16 in Atlanta having been two goals ahead with a number of the referee’s decisions having since been…

He claimed VAR injustices twice denied Egypt crucial decisions in the match.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says his side "suffered an injustice" in defeat to Argentina, raging at the referee for a number of perceived errors.

Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 has sparked a major controversy, with Egypt manager Hossam Hassan accusing FIFA of favouring…

'Perhaps they wanted to keep the world champions in the competition,' Hassan said after his team was knocked out.

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending…

From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side was denied victory after VAR and refereeing calls went against them.

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan and star forward Mostafa Ziko accused the match officials of favouring Argentina. | Football News

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan launched an extraordinary attack on the match officials following his side's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round…

Hossam Hassan didn’t hold back after he felt his side was unfairly eliminated from the World Cup.

Did VAR deny Egypt the greatest upset of the FIFA World Cup? That's the question dominating football after Ziko's disallowed second-half goal against Argentina. | Football News