New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the latest high-profile figure to back Egypt after its controversial 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, declaring that the African side had been "robbed" in a remark that quickly went viral amid growing debate over the officiating.

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…

After Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback over Egypt in Atlanta, footage of fans waving an Israeli flag drew anger online, with one Egyptian YouTuber accusing ‘Zionism,’ FIFA and…

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

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El alcalde de Nueva York hizo la referencia durante un anuncio sobre mejoras transporte público

Lo deslizó en la presentación de un plan para optimizar los tiempos de viaje en colectivos."Tendrán tiempo para ponerse de acuerdo con sus amigos en que a Egipto le robaron",…

El mandatario Zohran Mamdani interrumpió un acto sobre mejoras en el servicio de autobuses para aludir al 3-2 del Mundial 2026 y sumarse a las críticas por un gol anulado tras el…

Mamdani cita o assunto duas vezes durante entrevista coletiva em evento sobre os ônibus da cidade

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

From New York bus lanes to World Cup drama, Mayor Zohran Mamdani validates the global diaspora's heartbreak after the Pharaohs' controversial defeat.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the latest high-profile figure to back Egypt after its controversial 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, declaring…

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani called Egypt 'robbed' after a VAR disallowed goal helped Argentina complete a 3-2 comeback in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16.

Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 of the World Cup has sparked a global VAR dispute, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has weighed in

El jefe de Gobierno porteño cruzó a Zohran Mamdani tras el partido de los octavos de final del Mundial 2026."Acá el único robo es querer ensuciar un triunfo histórico de la…

Lionel Messi's dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt has ignited a global VAR controversy after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked that fans could use six minutes saved…

The Buenos Aires head of government spoke about Mamdani’s remarks during the national flag-raising ceremony for July 9