The Ethiopian Football Association announced that a formal complaint against Egypt, after the confrontation that brought the two teams to the two teams last Friday, was filed in the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
What is the content of the Ethiopian complaint?
In an official statement, the Ethiopian Federation confirmed that it raised a protest to the International Football Association (FIFA), accusing the Egyptian side of “misconduct”, and focuses on two basic points: the Egyptian fans’ use of laser radiation during the match, the lack of respect for the Ethiopian national anthem by some attendees in the stands.
The statement stressed that these actions are incompatible with the spirit of clean play and mutual respect between the teams.
How did the match between Egypt and Ethiopia end?
Egypt achieved a precious victory 2-0 at the Cairo International Stadium, to continue its top group in the qualifiers. This victory contributed to the final decline of Ethiopia in the World Cup, although it remains three matches in the qualifiers.
Where does Ethiopia stand on the table?
After losing to the Pharaohs, the balance of Ethiopia was frozen at 6 points in the fifth place in the first group, which officially ended its dream in competing for the qualification card.
What is Egypt’s position on qualifying for the World Cup?
Egypt has approached the official qualification to the World Cup 2026, as it raised its score to 19 points in the lead, and he needs to win the upcoming Burkina Faso match to ensure the rise. The Pharaohs are 5 points away from the second -place “Burkinabe horses”, which gives them a great comfort before the conclusion of the qualifiers.
What is the position of FIFA from similar complaints?
So far, the International Federation has not issued any comment on the Ethiopian complaint. However, laser or public behavior issues are often treated by imposing fines or warnings, unless the events include severe violations that affect the result of the match.
