Argentina pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals in the final minutes after trailing 0-2.
However, the Egyptian team and fans strongly protested the referee's decisions, taking issue with a disallowed goal and a missed penalty kick call.
Mostafa Zico, who was seen in tears, claimed, "Everything went against us," while head coach Hossam Hassan declared he would not watch the remainder of the World Cup, stating, "There was no respect and no fair play."
Sports Mug brings you the story of the 'Pharaohs' Fury' surrounding the officiating in the match against Argentina.
Reported by Jinhyeong Park | Produced by SBS Sports News Department
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