FIFA suspends Hossam and Hassan after Egypt-Argentina match
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egypt national team, Ibrahim Hassan, the team's manager, and five matches for player Mustafa Zico, following acts of riot and misconduct that occurred after the Egypt-Argentina match in the 2026 World Cup. The Egyptian Football Association clarified that it has filed an appeal to request clarification of the reasons and legal basis for the sanctions, which will affect the trio's participation in upcoming qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hossam and Ibrahim will be absent for the next three matches, while Zico will miss the remaining four matches plus another game. The trio was primarily affected following statements related to the team's leadership after the 3-2 loss to Argentina, which included accusations against the referee.
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