FIFA has imposed suspensions on Egypt’s national football team members following their public criticism of the referee after a 3-2 defeat against Argentina at the World Cup. Coach Hossam Hassan will be barred from three matches, while forward Mostafa Zico faces a five-game suspension. The sanctions stem from comments made by the pair regarding the officiating during the Argentina match. FIFA has a strict code of conduct regarding criticism of match officials, aiming to maintain respect for referees. These suspensions underscore FIFA’s commitment to enforcing that code, even after a highly contested game at the World Cup. The incident highlights the pressures faced by teams and individuals during major international tournaments. Vanguard News initially reported the disciplinary actions taken by FIFA.