The Egyptian FA says its players were the subject of racist abuse from the fans of the other team during the World Cup play-off game.
The team bus was attacked by the team's fans as it approached the stadium during the warm-ups. Pictures of the incidents were posted to the official account of the Egyptian FA.
Egypt was knocked out of the World Cup in the penalty shoot-out after Sadio Mane scored the decisive spot-kick.
The Egypt national team has been exposed to racism with offensive signs in the stands against the Egyptian players in general and Mohamed Salah in particular.
The crowd threw bottles and rocks at the players during the warm-up.
The Egyptian group's busses have been exposed to assaults that resulted in broken windows and injuries, as well as pictures and videos that were submitted with the complaint.
Sky Sports News contacted Fifa.
There was more controversy during the game as it appeared home fans shone lasers in the eyes of Egyptian players as they prepared to take penalties after Saido Mane scored the winning spot-kick.
Videos on social media appeared to show that home fans were behind the lasers that shone on his face as he waited to take his spot-kick. He missed his kick.
The second leg in Diamniadio ended in a 2-2 draw after a fourth-minute own goal by Fathi gave the hosts the lead.
The result was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final two months ago, when Mane scored the winning penalty.
Egypt were indebted to goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, who produced a series of stunning saves to deny Pape Abdou Cisse and Ismaila Sarr in extra time.
I wasn't worried about how they would manage the game mentally. Winning coach Aliou Cisse said that they have guys who have won the trophy.
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After a draw with Nigeria, Thomas Partey's early goal saw the Blackshirts qualify for the finals, despite the away goals rule. Videos on social media appeared to show Nigerian fans storming the pitch and breaking stadium seats, forcing police to use tear gas to break up the crowds.
After the first match had ended in Algeria's favor, the team from Africa took the game to extra time and won. The away-goals rule states that if the aggregate score is 2-2, the game is over.
Tunisia played out a goalless draw at home to make it to the finals, where they will face off against the winner of the other match. The draw for the World Cup finals takes place on Friday.
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