Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
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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.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with World Cup organisers Fifa over the officiating during the team's defeat to defending champions Argentina on Tuesday in the last-16 at the 2026 World Cup.
Issued on: 08/07/2026 - 23:25 2 min Reading time Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining of the regulation 90 minutes as well as stoppage time.
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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.
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with World Cup organisers Fifa over the officiating during the team's defeat to defending champions Argentina on Tuesday in the last-16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Issued on: 08/07/2026 - 23:25 2 min Reading time Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining of the regulation 90 minutes as well as stoppage time.