Following Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, captain Mohamed Salah vowed to improve the national team's performance, urging fans to maintain their belief. Egypt's historic campaign included their first knockout stage victory.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing unfairness and bias. FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended the officials, calling unfounded allegations unacceptable.
The Egyptian Football Association has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina, citing perceived injustices including a disallowed goal and a denied penalty. Manager Hossam Hassan stated Egypt "suffered injustice" and "deserved to qualify."
The Egyptian Football Association has lodged a complaint against refereeing decisions in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing improper VAR use. Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes left before conceding three late goals.
Egypt, despite winning the Africa Cup of Nations seven times, has never won a World Cup match. Star player Mohamed Salah, carrying an injury, aims to lead the Pharaohs to their first victory in their fourth appearance, a feat that would cement his legacy.
The Egyptian Premier League title will be decided today as Zamalek leads with 53 points, followed by Pyramids (51) and Al Ahly (50). Zamalek needs a win, while Pyramids and Al Ahly depend on other results.
