Egyptian Commentator Blames Israel, Messi for 3-2 World Cup Loss to Argentina

1 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 9

Mohammed Nour posted a video after Egypt’s 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina, alleging Israel, FIFA and referees influenced the result and calling Argentina “an Israeli team.”
Nour tied the claim to Lionel Messi’s past links to Israel, citing his 2013 visit to the Western Wall and asserting—without evidence—that Yair Netanyahu helped bring him to Inter Miami.
The report says that Inter Miami claim is unfounded, and says the idea that Israel could sway FIFA or a World Cup match does not reflect its current strained relationship with the body.
Since 2023, Israeli national and club teams have still been barred from hosting international matches at home, underscoring the gap between Nour’s allegations and Israel’s actual standing in football.