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Egypt Claims Championship Fix After Argentina Comeback

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · El País

Egypt's national team has claimed the championship was fixed following their controversial 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a friendly match.

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan denounced "external factors" influencing the result after Argentina's dramatic comeback. The Faraones protested two key decisions by French referee François Letexier: the disallowed goal to Ziko that would have made it 0-2, and two penalty area incidents that led to Enzo Fernández's winner.

"We deserved to win. There was no fair play or respect," stated Hassan. Egypt's complaints center on what they perceive as biased officiating that altered the match's outcome, despite their impressive performance against the reigning world champions. biznow.biz

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