Egypt coach accuses FIFA of bias after Argentina's dramatic World Cup comeback
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accused FIFA of bias after Argentina staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win in the World Cup last 16 on January 30. Hassan claimed VAR decisions favored Argentina, sparking global conspiracy theories including false allegations about referee François Letexier. VAR controversies have plagued the tournament, with over 12 million fans signing a petition demanding Argentina's disqualification.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 16:15 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 16:30 UTC
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