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'We have been cheated': Egypt slams FIFA after loss to Argentina
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'We have been cheated': Egypt slams FIFA after loss to Argentina
FIFA has faced scrutiny throughout the tournament over its video assistant referee, which overturned a goal that could have helped Egypt defeat the South American giant.
Adam Lucente , Rosaleen Carroll
Jul 7, 2026
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Lionel Messi, #10 of Argentina, competes for the ball against Ramy Rabia, #5 of Egypt, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at Atlanta Stadium on July 7, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. — Buda Mendes/Getty Images
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Members of the Egyptian squad slammed the officiating in their loss to Argentina, accusing the referees of bias toward the Argentine side.
What happened: Egyptian midfielder Mostafa Zico told a reporter after the match that the game was not fair.
“No fair. No fair. Referee no fair,” he said in English, before describing the game as an “injustice” in Arabic.
🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING - MOSTAFA ZIKO:
🗣 "The referee is unfair, God is sufficient for me and the best disposer of affairs.........
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