Egypt file complaint after 3–2 loss to Argentina

Egypt fall 3–2, file official complaint

Your World Cup ended in chaos. Argentina 3–2 Egypt in the Round of 16 on Tuesday, and the Egyptian FA has already filed a formal protest against referee François Letexier (2) (3) (7). Egypt led twice through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, but Argentina clawed back with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and a decisive late strike (2) (10) (11). The final whistle brought fury, not tears.

Hassan: 'clearly a rigged match'

Hossam Hassan did not hold back. "This was clearly a rigged match, and the whole world saw it," the Egypt boss said after the defeat (2) (7). He went further: "The cup is directed towards Argentina" (6). The anger centres on a disallowed Egypt goal that former referees have since questioned (4).

Ziko says tournament is 'fixed'

Mostafa Ziko matched his manager's fire. "It's clear that this tournament has been fixed," the Egypt star said after the match, pointing directly at the officiating favouring Lionel Messi and Argentina (12). No diplomatic exit here.

Argentina face Switzerland next

The team that knocked you out now faces Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Switzerland beat Colombia 0–0 (4–3 on penalties) on Tuesday to book the date with Argentina (13).

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The Egyptian FA's formal complaint against Letexier is the main talking point across Reddit, with fans treating the protest as historic and necessary. A clip of Egypt's bench reacting to Enzo Fernandez's goal and confronting Messi has also gone viral, capturing the raw tension on the sideline. Egypt exit as the only CAF team eliminated in the Round of 16, which has not gone unnoticed. Read more