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Didier Deschamps defends Argentine referees amid Egypt controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 9:22 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Didier Deschamps defends Argentine referees amid Egypt controversy

Summary

France coach Didier Deschamps responded to criticism of Argentine referees following Egypt's Round of 16 loss to Argentina. In a press conference ahead of France's quarter-final against Morocco, Deschamps dismissed the Egyptian manager's claims about officiating bias, expressing hope for similar referee performance in their upcoming match. France aims for a third consecutive World Cup final after a standout tournament so far. Their next opponent, Morocco, poses a significant challenge as they seek to advance to the semi-finals.

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By the Numbers

•Deschamps commented on officiating decisions from Argentina vs. Egypt.
•France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals.
•Deschamps eyes consistent refereeing for their match.
•France seeks to reach the final for the third consecutive time.

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9:22 AMYahoo Sports — France coach Didier Deschamps’ dig at Egypt manager when defending Argentine referees vs. Morocco

What they're saying

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Didier Deschamps clearly isn’t buying the claim from the Egyptian manager about the referees in their loss to Argentina. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the officiating during Argentina’s Round of 16 tie against Egypt, with many saying that the referee favoured the Albiceleste.
— Yahoo Sports

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