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Egypt Coach Accuses FIFA of Rigging World Cup for Argentina

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · NBC Sports

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has accused FIFA of manipulating the World Cup to keep Argentina and Lionel Messi alive after Tuesday's loss.

Hassan stated his team played better than the reigning champions but faced unfair external factors. He specifically mentioned the referee, François Letexier, and VAR overturning a goal that would have put Egypt ahead. fish-roadgame.online

He suggested FIFA wanted to keep the world champion in the competition. Egypt had objected to the referee beforehand and was particularly upset by the VAR decision during the match.

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