GistReel The Egyptian Football Association has formally asked FIFA to remove the match officials who handled Egypt’s controversial 2026 World Cup last-16 defeat to Argentina national football team. Egypt submitted an official complaint following Tuesday’s dramatic 3-2 loss in Atlanta, claiming several refereeing decisi…

Egypt files complaint with FIFA, blames referee for World Cup elimination Egypt have filed a formal complaint with FIFA following their World Cup defeat to Argentina, demanding the officials at the heart of the controversy be kicked out of the competition. The defending world champions looked set for a shock Round of 1…

The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Fr…

…explained why he broke down in tears after his side secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The South American champions mounted a stunning comeback after falling two goals behind during Tuesday night’s Round of 16 clash. Egypt took the lead through Nasser Ibrah…

GistReel Egypt striker Mostafa Zico and head coach Hossam Hassan launched a scathing attack on referee Francois Letexier after the Pharaohs’ dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Egypt surrendered a two-goal lead in Atlanta as Argentina fought back through Cristian Romero, Lion…

…face defending champions Argentina, who earlier completed a dramatic comeback to beat Egypt 3-2. Penalties settle tightly contested tie Both sides entered the match without their first-choice centre-forwards after injury ruled out Switzerland’s Johan Manzambi and Colombia’s Jhon Cordoba. The best opportunities in norma…

…last eight, while Argentina produced a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2, with Messi once again proving decisive. Norway delivered one of the biggest upsets of the competition by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1, inspired by Erling Haaland. Spain also advanced after a tense Iberian derby…

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan said the referee was "unfair" and claimed the World Cup was "directed towards Argentina" following their dramatic 3-2 defeat in the last 16.

Lionel Messi led a stunning late fightback as Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday, the reigning champions recovering from a two-goal deficit to escape a monumental upset. Egypt looked poised to score a famous victory at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium after goals from Yasser Ib…

…in the quarter-finals. Messi's Argentina will play their round of 16 game against Egypt later today. Players with the most World Cup penalties (excluding shootouts) Player Country Penalties scored Attempts Success rate Harry Kane England 6 7 86% Gabriel Batistuta Argentina 4 4 100% Eusebio Portugal 4 4 100% Rob Rensenb…

…the continent. Most American investors still focus on a handful of markets like Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa because the broader regional ecosystem is difficult to navigate. Better integration would unlock far more investment across the continent. Where do you place Global Settlement Network in five years? T…

…In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament's standout African side. "So proud of the performance of the African teams at the World Cup! Morocco and Egypt have made it through so far, but Cape V…

…participating members, including China, Chinese Taipei, Comoros, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Georgia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand and Viet Nam, for contributing to the event's success. Nigerian masquerades steal show at WTO open day in Geneva. Credit: X…

…Its portfolio companies include MazaoHub, a Tanzanian agritech startup; Bekia, an Egyptian platform connecting waste producers with collectors and recyclers; and Keep It Cool, a Kenyan startup building solar-powered cold-chain infrastructure for fish and poultry farmers. The firm disclosed that it invests exclusively t…

…he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday. The former Liverpool superstar and Egypt captain stepped up third in the shootout for his country and scored a “Panenka” as they beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 i…

…in after taking a deflection off Diney Borges for an own goal. La Albiceleste will face Egypt next on Tuesday in Atlanta, but there were concerns for Lionel Scaloni on his 100th match in charge despite what appears a favourable draw. Cape Verde served warning of what they were capable of by holding European champions S…

…from across Africa. The startup, founded by Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, beat finalists from Egypt and Senegal during a July 1 pitch event in Dakar, Senegal. Another Nigerian startup, Varsity Scape, placed sixth among the top 10 winners. The award underscores the growing prominence of Nigeria’s edtech ecosystem, particularly st…

…those people. Last Thursday, we met over Google Meet. She is currently based in Cairo, Egypt's capital, where she has been living since Sudan’s civil war forced her to flee with her daughters. She tells me about driving back into Sudan while drones flew overhead. About travelling for 36 hours without food or water beca…

…has been stood down from her show. Doku started in Belgium’s first match against Egypt but struggled to make an impact before being replaced. The lacklustre scoreless draw against Iran in Los Angeles drew scorn from Belgian media, which lambasted the team’s performance. Belgium, who are rebuilding after their “golden g…

New Zealand 1 F Surman (15'15th minute) Egypt 3 M Zaki Abdelraouf (58'58th minute) M Salah (67'67th minute) Trezeguet (82'82nd minute)

New Zealand 1 F Surman (15'15th minute) Egypt 3 M Zaki Abdelraouf (58'58th minute) M Salah (67'67th minute) Trezeguet (82'82nd minute)

…New Zealand, in their final group game. Iran will also need at least a point against Egypt next Friday. Having been frustrated by visa issues as they travel from their base camp in Mexico to games in the US, Team Melli will hope to focus on the football as travel restrictions are reportedly eased for their crucial trip…

…net in matches against the co-hosts. Switzerland’s Miro Muheim, Qatar’s Mohamed Manai, Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, Iraq’s Aymen Hussein and Jordan’s Yazan Al-Arab complete the list of players who have scored own goals in North America. Hussein’s misfortune came with a twist, however, as he also scored for Iraq against Norway…

…to first, according to data we analyzed from World Population Review. 10. Alexandria, Egypt - 5,521,580 people Alexandria, the great Mediterranean port city of Egypt, closes out the top ten with a population of 5,521,580. This figure is up 0.98% from 5,468,041 in 2025. However, it is the slowest growth rate on this lis…

…but also without fear.” Elsewhere on Sunday, Iran will face Belgium in Los Angeles while Egypt take on New Zealand in Vancouver. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he had been informed that travel restrictions affecting his team would be eased ahead of their final group game against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. He, however…