The Egyptian Football Association continues its efforts to respond to disciplinary proceedings initiated by FIFA against Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan, national team director Ibrahim Hassan and Pharaohs player Mostafa Ziko following statements made after the Argentina match at the 2026 World Cup. ⚽🔥
The Egyptian FA is preparing a comprehensive file containing several documents and arguments to support its defense of the three individuals, led by the referee and match commissioner reports, which are considered among the key documents that could clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
📋 Egypt FA Uses Argentina Match Reports in FIFA Defense
Egyptian FA officials maintain that neither the referee’s report nor the match commissioner’s report from the Egypt-Argentina match contained any indication that Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan or Mostafa Ziko committed an offense warranting condemnation or punishment.
The Egyptian federation considers the absence of any such violation or condemnation in the official match reports an important element in the memorandum that will be submitted to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, particularly because official reports are among the key documents considered when assessing incidents connected to matches.
Through these reports, the Egyptian FA aims to clarify the position of the three individuals and stress that the statements made after the match should be assessed in light of the events and circumstances surrounding the encounter.
🇪🇬 Egypt FA Defends Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan
The Egyptian Football Association remains committed to supporting Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan amid the disciplinary proceedings initiated by FIFA over the statements made following the Argentina match.
Egyptian FA officials believe that the national team’s technical staff faced significant pressure during the match, which should be taken into consideration when assessing the statements made after the game, while also stressing that there was no intention to insult FIFA or violate its regulations.
The federation is preparing to submit its response through the official channels, explaining the circumstances surrounding the incident and the statements under investigation while attaching the documents it believes support the position of the coaching staff and player.
⭐ Mostafa Ziko’s Position in the Case
The file also includes Mostafa Ziko, the Egypt international who has become involved in the disciplinary proceedings related to the incident.
The Egyptian FA is defending the player alongside Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan, confirming that the official response will include the necessary documents and arguments to clarify his position before the relevant authorities.
The federation hopes that the official reports and circumstances surrounding the match will help clarify what happened, particularly as the case remains under review by FIFA’s disciplinary authorities.
⚖️ Official Response to FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee
Egyptian FA officials are continuing to prepare the legal memorandum before submitting it to FIFA, while ensuring compliance with the deadlines and procedures established by the international governing body.
The Egyptian response is expected to include an explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, along with the referee and match commissioner reports and the arguments supporting the federation’s position regarding the disciplinary proceedings.
The Egyptian FA has reiterated its full respect for FIFA regulations and the relevant authorities, while also emphasizing its right to defend the national team’s coaching staff and players through all available official and legal channels.
🔥 Egypt FA Stands by the Hassan Brothers
The Egyptian FA’s latest moves are part of its efforts to resolve the case in the best possible manner, particularly because Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan lead Egypt’s technical and administrative team as the national side prepares for its upcoming commitments.
The federation’s defense is based on several elements, most notably the absence of a clear violation in the referee and match commissioner reports, alongside the circumstances and pressure surrounding the Argentina match.
Ultimately, the Egyptian FA is now waiting for FIFA to assess its response, while maintaining its position that Hossam Hassan, Ibrahim Hassan and Mostafa Ziko should not be held responsible for a disciplinary violation and working to establish that position before FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee. 🇪🇬🏆
