Egypt Coach's "X" Gesture Sparks Debate During Argentina Match

WHO:

beIN SPORTS - Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan

Sportskeeda - Argentina national football team

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Hossam Hassan was booked for making a crossed-arms 'X' gesture during the match.

Sportskeeda - Egypt lost to Argentina with a score of 3-2 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

beIN SPORTS - The Egyptian coach criticized the officiating and the use of VAR, claiming it influenced the match outcome.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The match took place in Atlanta.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - The match occurred on July 7, 2026.

WHY:

beIN SPORTS - Hossam Hassan argued that his team was treated unfairly by the referees.

HOW:

Sportskeeda - The 'X' gesture is a universal signal recognized by FIFA.

In a dramatic Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Atlanta, Egypt lost to Argentina with a close score of 3-2. Following the game, Egypt's head coach Hossam Hassan was booked for making a crossed-arms 'X' gesture, a universal signal recognized by FIFA, as he criticized the officiating and the use of VAR, claiming it unfairly influenced the outcome. Hassan argued that his team was treated unfairly by the referees, adding to the tension of the match.