World Cup 2026 LIVE: Egypt accuse Fifa of ‘fix’ after Messi inspires Argentina comeback

Fifa accused of World Cup ‘fix’ after Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina

Here’s the full story on Egypt’s accusations of a World Cup ‘injustice’:

Will Castle8 July 2026 08:40

Egypt’s Mostafa Zico says ‘tournament has been fixed’

Egypt winger Mostafa Zico, whose goal was denied by VAR in the 3-2 defeat to Argentina, said this after his side’s defeat:

“The referee was really not fair. Not fair. Referee not fair. The injustice was clear.

“We did a really good job in the early stages of the match. There’s been an unfairness right from the start of the match.

“A 2-0 lead isn’t enough to beat Argentina.

“It is clear that this tournament has been fixed. But God is sufficient for us.”

Mostafa Zico’s goal was disallowed by VAR
Mostafa Zico’s goal was disallowed by VAR (Getty)

Harry Latham-Coyle8 July 2026 08:26

World Cup 2026 LIVE

A very good morning, The World Cup quarter-final line-up is confirmed – but there is fury in Egypt after a controversial exit to Argentina came with allegations of “fixing” against Fifa.

Harry Latham-Coyle8 July 2026 08:24