Egyptian footballer Mostafa Ziko has made a controversial statement alleging that Argentina’s victory over Egypt in the World Cup was manipulated. The match, held in Atlanta, Georgia, saw Argentina come back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 win, causing uproar among the Egyptian team. Ziko, who scored Egypt’s second goal, criticized the refereeing decisions, claiming the game was fixed in Argentina’s favor.
In a separate incident, two officials from the United States men’s national team faced suspensions following their 4-1 defeat to Belgium. FIFA announced the bans, involving team manager Sam Zapatka and US Soccer vice president of security Frank Pannell, on its website.
Looking ahead, the quarter-finals are scheduled to kick off with France taking on Morocco at Boston Stadium. France, led by Kylian Mbappe, is set to battle it out against Morocco, with high expectations for an exciting match.
Meanwhile, England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a serious forearm injury during the celebrations after their 3-2 victory over Mexico. Henderson, who was not part of the playing squad, underwent surgery in Mexico City. His father confirmed that Henderson would stay with the team throughout the tournament despite the injury.
As the World Cup progresses, the quarter-final matches promise to deliver more thrilling moments for football fans worldwide.