FIFA begins disciplinary proceedings against Egypt head coach over Argentina remarks

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan, director Ibrahim Hassan and midfielder Mostafa Zico for their statements after the team's 3-2 loss to Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Zico had called the tournament "rigged" and described the match referee as "unjust" after loss. Egyptian federation said it respects FIFA's regulations and procedures.