The Egyptian Football Association has questioned the “fairness” of the national team’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 encounter.
Match details and controversial decision
Having gone 1-0 up through Yasser Ibrahim early on, Egypt thought they had doubled their lead in the second half when Mostafa Ziko scored at the end of an excellent move. The goal was disallowed after a VAR review, however, with the referee, François Letexier, adjudging Marwan Attia to have committed a foul in the buildup.
Egyptian FA officials expressed frustration over the decision, which they believe altered the course of the match. Argentina, a tournament favorite, capitalized on the momentum shift, ultimately securing a 3-2 victory.
Impact on Egypt's World Cup campaign
The loss ended Egypt's run in the tournament, sparking debate over the use of VAR in high-stakes matches. The Egyptian FA has called for a review of the officiating standards, emphasizing the need for consistency in such decisions.
