While announcing faster bus service in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Egypt “got robbed” in its World Cup Round of 16 loss to Argentina.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) talks with Referee Francois Letexier, of France, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan argues with referee Francois Letexier, of France, during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan talks to his players during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Faten Moussa becomes emotional as she watches the end of a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) Egyptian fans react while watching a World Cup soccer game between Egypt and Argentina, in New York, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Argentina players toss teammate Lionel Messi (10) into the air as they celebrate after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) The Associated Press

An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials.

For Egypt, the pain will come first. Pride may take a little longer. This is the inherent cruelty of a game, a result, like this one; Egypt - playing in their first ever World Cup round of 16 game - were not swept aside by reigning champions Argentina,

After goals, at halftime and during other major World Cup moments, Egypt players kneel to the pitch. Here's what it means.