Argentina-Egypt World Cup controversy grows as FIFA defends officiating while Egypt maintains its formal complaint over disputed decisions.
In 2025, mobilisations linked to the “Gen Z” movement manifested in several countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, contributing in particular to major political crises in Nepal and Madagascar.
Screenshots of temporary edits to François Letexier's Wikipedia page have been used to support claims that Egypt's match against Argentina was rigged.
Pierluigi Collina condemned the questioning of the officials' integrity after Egypt complained about the officiating following the defeat.
Argentina came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in a thrilling yet controversial World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.
EL-ALAMEIN, Egypt (AP) — Thousands of fans turned out to greet Egypt’s national soccer team on its return home Friday after its World Cup adventure ended with a 3-2 loss to Argentina in the knockout .
Lionel Messi starts for Argentina today as their World Cup defence continues with a last-16 tie against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt.
The mud-brick village boasts streets, towers and a large church.
Egypt is demanding a FIFA investigation into referee François Letexier.
Turkey and Egypt have blocked a cruise ship carrying more than 1,900 LGBTQ tourists from entering their ports, with the former citing a supposed threat to Turkish society.