Coupe du monde 2026 : la FIFA inflige de lourdes sanctions à l’Égypte
The defeat against Argentina continues to cause ripples in Egypt. Several members of the Egyptian national team have been sanctioned by FIFA following their vehement criticism of the refereeing during the Pharaohs' elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA has decided to take strong action. More than three months after Egypt's defeat against Argentina (2-3) in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the protest reactions of several representatives of the national team have led to disciplinary sanctions.
Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan has been suspended for three matches for criticizing refereeing decisions. His twin brother, Ibrahim Hassan, the national team director, received the same sanction.
Striker Mostafa Zico, however, received a harsher punishment. Found guilty of insulting the referee in a post-match interview, he was suspended for five games.
The Egyptian Football Association is considering an appeal
In response to these decisions, the Egyptian Football Association intends to explore its options for appeal. It has requested a detailed explanation of the sanctions from FIFA's Disciplinary Committee in order to assess the feasibility of a potential appeal.
These suspensions could have significant consequences for the Pharaohs' schedule. Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan, in particular, risk missing the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi, scheduled for November, as well as the first match of the March international window.
The situation is even more delicate for Mostafa Zico. With a five-match suspension, the striker could be sidelined from international football until June, depending on the match schedule and the actual implementation of the sanction.
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