Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina

Asia-Pacific Sports Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:45:40 GMT High confidence — 90/100

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.

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.

Sources: RFI, NPR, Al Jazeera