Egypt File FIFA Complaint Over Refereeing in Loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Federation has filed a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into refereeing decisions after a controversial 2-0 lead was lost in a World Cup match against Argentina.
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Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA following their World Cup exit, demanding an investigation into the officiating during their match against Argentina. The Egyptian Football Federation cited "serious refereeing mistakes" and "double standards" in its statement.
Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, confirmed the filing, targeting French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team. "The serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup," the federation said, according to Vanguard News.
Egypt led 2-0 for 79 minutes before Argentina mounted a comeback, a turnaround that sparked intense scrutiny over key decisions made by the match officials. The Citizen reported the match was marked by controversy, with Egyptian officials questioning the consistency and fairness of calls during critical moments.
The federation is also calling for the removal of the officiating team from the remainder of the tournament. "Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup," BBC Sport reported, citing the federation’s demands for accountability.
FIFA has not yet responded to the complaint. The governing body typically does not comment on active disciplinary matters, especially involving match officials.