The report says Hossam Hassan and Ibrahim Hassan have each received three-match suspensions. That could remove both senior figures from Egypt’s touchline and wider matchday leadership for upcoming fixtures.
Their possible absence would be particularly significant during the November Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Malawi, with another match potentially affected during the March international window. Egypt would need to separate tactical preparation from the controversy surrounding the Argentina defeat and maintain focus on qualification.
Zico’s reported five-match suspension carries a wider sporting cost. The forward could be unavailable until June, according to the update, leaving Egypt without one of the players most closely associated with the disputed last-16 decisions.
The report says Zico insulted the referee during a post-match interview, while Hossam Hassan blamed refereeing errors for the elimination. refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has defended the officials and warned that accusations can contribute to threats against referees and their families.
The Egyptian Football Association is reportedly waiting for ’s detailed reasons before deciding whether to appeal. That process could determine whether the bans remain in place for the next qualifying fixtures or are reduced before Egypt’s schedule intensifies.
For now, Egypt must prepare for the possibility of losing its coach, team director and forward at the same time. The November meetings with Malawi will be the first clear test of how deeply the reported sanctions affect the team’s planning and performance.