Egypt Coach Claims Injustice in 3‑2 World Cup Loss to Argentina
Egypt fell 3‑2 to Argentina in the World Cup group stage, with Lionel Messi scoring twice for the South Americans. After the final whistle, coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA of influencing the result to ensure Messi remained in the tournament.
He said the refereeing decisions and VAR interventions favored Argentina and denied Egypt a fair chance. The controversy has sparked debate about the integrity of the competition and Egypt’s future in the tournament.
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