Atlanta (Lord Media): Despite their defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinals, the Egyptian football team received a warm welcome upon returning to their hotel. Thousands of fans gathered to meet the players, praising their performance and chanting slogans.
In the match, Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. However, the Egyptian fans’ support remained unwavering, as they expressed solidarity with their team.
Controversial refereeing decisions against the Egyptian team have sparked criticism on social media. One goal was disallowed via VAR, and a foul against Mohamed Salah was overlooked.
Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan strongly objected to the referee’s decisions during the match, leading to a warning and a yellow card. He accused the match of being fixed, expressing his strong disapproval.
