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Egyptian Star Accuses FIFA of Favoring Messi and Argentina in World Cup
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Former Egyptian football star Ahmed Hossam criticized FIFA and Argentina for allegedly receiving a favored win over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup, sparking outrage over controversial refereeing decisions.
- 01Egypt exited the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after losing to Argentina amid controversial refereeing.
- 02Ahmed Hossam (Mido) accused FIFA of orchestrating a 'gifted victory' for Messi and Argentina.
- 03Mido condemned football's governance, calling it controlled by mafia-like figures and big money.
- 04Egyptian fans dispute a disallowed goal and a possible foul during Argentina's winning goal.
- 05The controversy has intensified Egyptian frustration and skepticism about the tournament's fairness.
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