Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko has launched a scathing attack on match officials following his side's heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, claiming the tournament is "fixed" after a controversial VAR decision and Argentina's stunning late comeback.
The emotional outburst came after Egypt squandered a 2-0 lead, with defending champions Argentina scoring three goals in the final 13 minutes to book their place in the quarter-finals. The match has since sparked heated debate online, with a four-minute compilation video alleging refereeing decisions favored Argentina going viral across social media. The authenticity of the claims in the viral clip has not been independently verified.
