FIFA suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan for three matches and forward Mostafa Ziko for five after their criticism of referee François Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina. Hassan said the match had been rigged, while Ziko accused the referee of acting unfairly.

A single report said FIFA also suspended staff member Ibrahim Hassan, the coach’s twin brother, for three matches. Egypt had a second-half goal disallowed following a video review, while Argentina’s stoppage-time winner was allowed to stand despite Egyptian complaints about an earlier foul. The suspensions mean Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan miss Egypt’s upcoming Nations League matches until March 2027; Ziko is eligible to play again in June.