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FIFA suspends Egypt coach, manager and player over post-match Argentina statements
October 19, 2026 at 07:56 PM
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FIFA's disciplinary committee has suspended Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, manager Ibrahim Hassan, and player Mostafa Ziko over statements following Egypt's World Cup exit.
- FIFA suspended Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan for three matches each and Mostafa Ziko for five matches, Egypt's FA announced.
- The bans follow statements made after Egypt's 3-2 round-of-16 loss to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.
- Hossam Hassan said he would not follow the rest of the tournament, accusing FIFA of favoring Lionel Messi.
- Egypt's FA said it requested the detailed grounds of the sanctions and will weigh an appeal under FIFA regulations.
- Ibrahim Hassan told Masrawy the suspension 'has nothing to do with football' and has other dimensions, adding the federation is preparing steps to respond.

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