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Argentina rallies past Egypt after controversial VAR goal overturn

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:46 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Argentina rallies past Egypt after controversial VAR goal overturn

Summary

In a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match, Argentina came back from a 0-1 deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2. Egypt initially took a 2-0 lead with a goal by Mostafa Zico, but a VAR review ruled the goal out due to a foul earlier in the play. This decision sparked accusations of rigging in favor of Argentina among fans and commentators. The match, which took place on July 7, 2026, was marked by intense debate over the validity of the officiating crew's call. Egypt expressed frustration over the overturned goal and suggested the outcome was unjust.

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By the Numbers

•Egypt initially led 1-0 and then scored again, prompting VAR review.
•Mostafa Zico's second goal was disallowed due to a foul assessed in a previous play.
•Argentina scored three times to turn the match around before full-time.
•The decision has drawn accusations of favoritism towards Argentina.
•The match was held in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

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