Zohran Mamdani backed Egypt after its controversial World Cup loss, as officials and players continued questioning key refereeing decisions.

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…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has criticised French referee François Letexier after Egypt were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup by Argentina, claiming the team suffered an…

Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, claims his team suffered "injustice" in their World Cup defeat to Argentina, citing questionable decisions on and off the pit

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 forward Mostafa Ziko also criticised the officiating after the match.

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…

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

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

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

Egypt star Mostafa Ziko claimed the World Cup is ‘fixed’ after Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, alleging injustice in key referring calls. | Football News

Egypt have been left fuming following their World Cup exit and have laid the blame squarely at referee Francois Letexier with the country's bosses lodging a complaint with FIFA

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Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accuses FIFA and officials of favouring Argentina after their World Cup defeat, citing unfair decisions and external influences

"Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French...