The Football Association announced the completion of submitting the required legal responses to FIFA regarding the statements and incidents from the Egypt vs. Argentina match at the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against three members of the Egyptian national team: Hossam Hassan, the team's head coach; Ibrahim Hassan, the team manager; and player Mostafa Ziko.
The statement issued by the Egyptian Football Association read as follows:
The Egyptian Football Association announces that all necessary clarifications and legal responses required by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) concerning the statements and incidents involving Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national team; Ibrahim Hassan, team manager; and player Mostafa Ziko during the Egypt vs. Argentina match have been submitted, one day before the deadline for response.
The legal response included a comprehensive explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incidents that occurred during the Egypt vs. Argentina match in the World Cup tournament, supported by necessary documents and legal evidence. It emphasized the Egyptian Football Association's respect for FIFA's regulations and procedures, its commitment to defending the rights of the technical staff and players through official channels, while reserving all its rights before the competent authorities within FIFA.
Previously, a source from the Football Association stated in exclusive comments to FilGoal.com: "The report received by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee regarding the violations committed by Hossam Hassan, head coach of the Egyptian national team, included the following:"
The source added, "During the press conference before the Argentina match, Hossam Hassan made statements of an unsportsmanlike nature expressing his support for Palestine and his desire for its liberation."
He continued, "The report also stated that after the match, the coach declared that Argentina had been favored to qualify for the World Cup for marketing reasons as the former world champion, and that Egypt had been treated unfairly."
The source concluded, "The report mentioned that Hossam Hassan stated justice was absent from the tournament, that external factors improperly influenced the match, and that the principles of fair play upheld by FIFA were missing from the game."
The Football Association issued a statement supporting Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, and Mostafa Ziko, and defending the rights of Egyptian football... Read the details by clicking here
The Egypt vs. Argentina match in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup witnessed objections from the Egyptian national team regarding refereeing decisions during the game.
Following the Argentina match, Ziko stated that the referee was unfair, wasted the national team's efforts, and that the tournament was rigged.
Meanwhile, Hossam Hassan became angry with the match referee, gesturing towards him with a sign indicating "no to racism."
The Egyptian national team exited the World Cup at the Round of 16 stage after losing 3-2 to Argentina.
