World Cup 2026: 'Egypt was cheated' – New York's mayor weighs in on Argentina controversy

The Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has claimed that Egypt was denied a victory against Argentina in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match. The contest concluded with a thrilling 3-2 result after the Pharaohs initially took the lead, but it was overshadowed by allegations of biased officiating that seemingly favored the reigning world champions. While discussing transportation challenges with New Yorkers, Mamdani highlighted how his bus deployment strategy has alleviated delays for commuters. In his address, he remarked that supporting his approach also implied agreeing with the notion that Egypt was unfairly treated against Argentina in the tournament, which elicited laughter from the crowd. "Left for me to achieve this goal. Now, if you utilize the bus for your daily commute, the time savings accumulate quickly. In just six months, you will have spent 24 fewer hours on the bus. By the end of the year, that amounts to over two days gained in commuting time. That translates to enjoying breakfast with your family. It allows for time to debate balls and strikes at your child's Little League game. It ensures you make it home for bedtime. It also means reaching a consensus with your friends that Egypt was indeed robbed yesterday. Ultimately, it signifies reclaiming time for New Yorkers who are in short supply of it. And as we work towards this, we are all left for me to achieve this goal," he conveyed to the press.