Published Jul 7, 2026, 5:07 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Hossam Hassan says officiating 'unfair' and World Cup 'directed towards' reigning champions

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Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Hossam Hassan says officiating 'unfair' and World Cup 'directed towards' reigning champions

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said the referee was "unfair" and claimed the World Cup was "directed towards Argentina" following their dramatic 3-2 defeat in the last 16. Argentina scored three goals in just 13 minutes to steer them clear of a shocking exit as reigning champions, which sets up a quarter-final with Colombia or Switzerland at 2am (UK and Ireland time) on Sunday. However, the dramatic late winner was clouded by controversy after Hassan claimed his side were denied a penalty moment