Egypt were robbed against Argentina - New York Mayor Mamdani

Mayor of New York City in the United States, Zohran Mamdani, has asserted that Egypt were deprived of a win against Argentina in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 tie.

The game, which ended in a dramatic 3-2 scoreline after the Pharaohs had taken the lead, was marred by criticisms of biased officiating that allegedly favoured the defending world champions.

Addressing residents in New York on transport issues, Mamdani explained how his strategy for the deployment of buses has helped reduce delays for commuters.

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In his speech, he stated that agreeing with his strategy meant agreeing with the claims that Egypt were robbed against Argentina in the Mundial, drawing laughter from the audience.

“Left for me to hit this goal. Now, if you take the bus to work, that adds up fast. Within six months, you will have spent 24 fewer hours on the bus. By the time a year rolls around, you'll have saved more than two days of commuting time. That means breakfast with your family.

“It means having the time to argue balls and strikes at your kid's Little League game. It means getting home for bedtime. It means agreeing with your friends that Egypt were robbed yesterday. Above all, it means time returned to New Yorkers who don't have nearly enough of it. And as we do so, we are all left for me to hit this goal,” he told the media.

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🚨🇦🇷 NEW: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that Egypt were “robbed” in yesterday’s World Cup game against Argentina pic.twitter.com/bigWXCN04q

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