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FIFA's Pierluigi Collina rejects bias claims after Argentina-Egypt controversy

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the officiating in Argentina's dramatic 3-2 victory over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

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Hossam Hassan rewarded with new Egypt contract after historic World Cup campaign

Hossam Hassan has been rewarded for guiding Egypt to their best-ever FIFA World Cup run after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) confirmed it will renew his contract as national team head coach.

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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi admits 'huge' relief of equaliser after missed penalty

Lionel Messi overcame the disappointment of an early missed penalty to inspire Argentina's remarkable 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in their World Cup round-of-16 clash on Tuesday.

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Egypt boss accuses FIFA World Cup match officials of favouring Argentina, Lionel Messi

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed match officials for favouring Argentina after his side's 3-2 World Cup last-16 defeat, insisting they denied the Pharaohs a place in the quarter-finals.

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Argentina launch astonishing fightback to break Egypt hearts at World Cup

Argentina launched an astonishing fightback from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a pulsating contest to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.

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Hassan: Egypt respects Messi and Argentina, but Africa’s dream comes first

Ahead of the Egyptian national team’s most important game in this 2026 FIFA World Cup today, the Pharaohs' head coach Hossam Hassan says they are drawing their strength from the two international friendlies they played against Spain and Brazil before the tournament.

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