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9 July
Discontent continues in Egypt about the match referee and VAR decisions after the World Cup loss.
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Egypt's national football team faced a dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a controversial match against Argentina, culminating in a 3-2 defeat despite leading 2-0. Following the match, Egypt's head coach, Hossam Hassan, expressed outrage over the officiating, accusing the referee, François Letexier, of bias and claiming that critical VAR decisions unjustly affected the outcome. He declared that his team had "suffered an injustice" during the match, and he has since opted not to watch further World Cup games.
In response to the controversial loss, the Egyptian Football Association lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the officiating and calling for the removal of the referee and his team. The association argued that the decisions made during the match demonstrated "double standards" and expressed its dissatisfaction in an official statement, emphasizing the need for accountability in FIFA's handling of refereeing. Public sentiment in Egypt has echoed similar frustrations, with fans and observers rallying against perceived favoritism toward Argentina and its star player, Lionel Messi.
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