… The controversy centred on a second-half incident in Atlanta where Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out after VAR judged that midfielder Marwan Attia had fouled Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez earlier in the build-up. …
… Egypt were down and out and downright furious after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ruled out a second goal by Mostafa Zico for a foul after midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for slightly stepping on Lisandro Martinez at the start of the move, when they were leading 1-0. …
… With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on Lisandro Martinez’s foot at the start of the move. …
… With Egypt leading 1-0 in the second half, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a goal by Mostafa Zico after Egypt midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on Lisandro Martinez’s foot at the start of the move. …
… The reigning world champions – sent to extra time by Cape Verde in the last round – had looked set for a shock exit against the Pharaohs, who led 2-0 thanks to goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico. …
… Though Callum McCowatt had a glancing header tipped over the bar early on for New Zealand, Egypt piled on the pressure after the break and they levelled through Mostafa Zico, who headed home Mohamed Hany’s cross from the right in the 58th minute. …
… Both Salah and Mostafa Zico bagged a goal and an assist apiece as Egypt rallied from a 1-0 half-time deficit and took over first place in Group G on Sunday. …
… After going ahead, they nearly doubled their lead before the break when Mostafa Zico’s drilled strike across goal was tipped behind by Belgium keeper Courtois. …
… The lead only lasted four minutes as an under-hit backpass by Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos gifted possession to winger Mostafa Zico, who drilled a crisp finish into the bottom corner past Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. …
The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.
The Egyptian Football Association has formally requested FIFA to remove the officiating team from Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup round of 16, citing serious refereeing errors including a disallowed goal and a missed penalty claim. The EFA president submitted a complaint against French referee François Letexier and the match officials, alleging blatant errors and inconsistent decision-making.
Egypt led reigning champions Argentina 2-0 with 12 minutes remaining in a World Cup quarter-final match, but Argentina scored three goals to win 3-2, with Egypt's coach alleging the team suffered "injustice" after VAR disallowed an Egyptian goal and Egyptian players claiming Salah was fouled in the penalty area.
The Egyptian Football Association has asked FIFA to investigate and remove the French referee Francois Letexier and his VAR team from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 loss to Argentina, claiming "double standards" in officiating and alleging a disallowed goal and missed foul on Mohamed Salah were blatant errors.
The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a complaint with FIFA requesting the removal of the officiating crew, including French referee Francois Letexier, from the World Cup following their 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina. The EFA alleges double standards in refereeing, citing a disallowed goal and a missed penalty decision involving Mohamed Salah.
Argentina recovered from 2-0 down to defeat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals. Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi, and Enzo Fernandez scored the comeback goals, with Fernandez's injury-time header sealing the win.
Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to their first World Cup victory, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 with a strong second-half performance on Sunday. Egypt moved top of Group G with four points from two matches, boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Mohamed Salah scored as Egypt rallied from a 1–0 half-time deficit to beat New Zealand 3–1 in Vancouver, delivering Egypt their first-ever World Cup win. The victory moved Egypt to first place in Group G.
Mohamed Salah scored and created a goal as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1, securing their first-ever World Cup win and positioning themselves to top Group G.
Egypt took a first-half lead through Emam Ashour but Belgium equalized via an own goal from Mohamed Hany in the 66th minute, with both sides sharing the points in their Group G World Cup match in Seattle. Egypt remains without a World Cup win across eight games since their 1934 debut.
Brazil full-back Wesley injured his left groin 15 minutes into a 2-1 World Cup preparation win over Egypt and will undergo tests to determine if he can participate in Brazil's Group C campaign starting Saturday against Morocco. Head Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Wesley has a muscle problem and they will wait for diagnostic results, but believes the player will have time to recover.
Brazil full-back Wesley has been ruled out of the World Cup because of a thigh injury, with Manchester United-bound midfielder Ederson called up to replace him. Wesley suffered an adductor muscle injury in Brazil's 2-1 preparation match against Egypt.