‘Cannot remain silent': Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The EFA said biased officiating and improper VAR use changed the match, as experts and analysts backed Egypt's complaint.
- On Wednesday, the Egyptian Football Association lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over officiating during Tuesday's 3-2 World Cup last-16 loss to Argentina, claiming the decisions were unfair and biased.
- Argentina scored three unanswered goals in 13 minutes at Atlanta Stadium to complete a dramatic comeback after Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining in regulation, one of the biggest comebacks in World Cup history.
- Controversy centers on a 58th-minute disallowed goal where VAR determined Marwan Attia fouled Argentina defender Lisandro Martínez, while Coach Hossam Hassan signaled an 'X' shape alleging racial abuse after the winning goal.
- Hassan vowed, 'I am not going to watch not a single match of this tournament,' while the EFA stated defending Egyptian interests 'is not a matter that can be ignored,' expressing frustration among players and supporters.
- Analysts have defended Egypt's position as the EFA insists the referee failed to use VAR appropriately, underscoring broader concerns about integrity and transparency in tournament officiating moving forward.
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Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it "cannot remain silent" after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday.
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'Cannot remain silent': Egypt complains officials were biased in loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said Wednesday it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday
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'Cannot remain silent': Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association says it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair officiating in Egypt's 3-2 Round of 16 loss against Argentina. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players have publicly criticized the officiating. Argentina responded to…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association ‘cannot remain silent’ about officiating in loss to Argentina
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players criticised the officiating after being left in disbelief as Argentina scored three unanswered goals in 13 minutes to pull off one of the biggest comebacks in World Cup history
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