Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40am on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan sparked controversy after his team's dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 defeat to Argentina national football team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hassan claimed FIFA wanted Lionel Messi to remain in the tournament and suggested match officials favored the defending champions. Egypt, who led 2-0 before Argentina's stunning comeback, were left furious over a disallowed goal, rejected penalty appeals, and key VAR decisions. Despite the accusations, no evidence has emerged to support claims of bias or match manipulation, and FIFA had not responded publicly at the time of reporting. (Reuters)
