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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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