Much of the controversy centered on a goal by Egypt’s Mostafa Zico in the 62nd minute that would have doubled his side’s lead.

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.

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…

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

Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Round…

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…

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 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…

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

Egypt came within minutes of shocking defending champions Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a result that could have changed the way African football teams are perceived on…