Egypt File Complaint Against Referee After Controversial World Cup Exit
The federation says a disallowed goal and missed penalty changed the 3-2 result and is seeking an investigation into the French officiating crew.
- On Wednesday, Egyptian Football Association president Hany Aburida filed a formal complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier following Egypt's 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina.
- During Tuesday's match, officials disallowed a Mostafa Ziko goal after VAR intervention and later missed a potential penalty when Alexis Mac Allister pulled Hamdy Fathy, fueling Egyptian allegations that Letexier played a decisive role in the outcome.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan told journalists the team suffered injustice, stating, "We haven't seen respect or fair play," and suggesting external factors favored Lionel Messi and the world champions.
- Demanding accountability, the federation called for Letexier and his crew's exclusion from the World Cup, alleging "serious refereeing mistakes" and "discrimination against the Egyptian national team."
- The controversy coincides with mounting scrutiny over officiating at the 2026 World Cup, as Belgium and UEFA have recently voiced concerns regarding refereeing standards and disciplinary rulings during the tournament.
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Among other things, the Egyptians had spoken of Lionel Messi's preference. Norway is dissatisfied with his hotel and changes accommodation before the quarterfinals.
After the 2-3 defeat against Argentina, the Egyptian Football Association filed a complaint against the French referee and his assistants in the World Cup Eighth Final.
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Egypt demand FIFA investigation into officiating of Argentina match
After Egypt coach Hossam Hassan outlined several complaints in the immediate aftermath of Argentina's come-from-behind 3-2 win in the round of 16 on Tuesday, the Egyptian Football Foundation followed up on Wednesday with two statements amplifying their country's issues with the officiating.
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