July 8 : The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it described as the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.Egypt appeared on course for one o

Mostafa Ziko saw his strike after Mohamed Salah’s stunning ball through disallowed in the second half of a thrilling last-16 clash

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

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 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.

FIFA has faced scrutiny throughout the tournament over its video assistant referee, which overturned a goal that could have helped Egypt defeat the South American giant.

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…

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

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

Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 was hailed as another tournament classic, but the result was overshadowed by major refereeing…

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…

From former footballer Alan Shearer to cricket Carlos Brathwaite - global outrage was seen after Argentina's controversial 3-2 World Cup win over Egypt. | Football News

Hossam Hassan insists defending champions did not deserve 3-2 win in Atlanta that secured quarter-finals spot

Hossam Hassan insists defending champions did not deserve 3-2 win in Atlanta that secured quarter-finals spot

Mostafa Ziko, autor de unos los tantos de Egipto, compareció en zona mixta tras el partido y lanzó una dura crítica contra el arbitraje.

Egypt accuses FIFA of match-fixing after Argentina's 3-2 World Cup comeback win, with coach Hossam Hassan claiming financial motives drove a controversial

Egypt’s exit has led to strong accusations, while a row over Donald Trump’s interference in the tournament rumbles on