Egypt files complaint with FIFA over officiating in loss to Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Egyptian Football Association submitted a formal complaint to FIFA after a controversial 3-2 loss to Argentina on July 8. The EFA criticized referee François Letexier for poor officiating that allegedly contributed to their exit from the World Cup. The complaint highlights a disallowed goal by Egypt's Mostafa Ziko and an unawarded penalty for a foul on Hamdy Fathy. The EFA claims these officiating errors directly impacted the game's outcome. Following the match, the EFA is calling for an investigation into Letexier's performance.
- •Egypt lost 3-2 to Argentina in their World Cup match on July 8.
- •Mostafa Ziko's goal was disallowed for a foul during the buildup.
- •Hamdy Fathy was allegedly fouled without a penalty call.
- •EFA demands an investigation into referee François Letexier's decisions.
- •The complaint was filed on July 9, a day after the match.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Egypt Files Formal Complaint With FIFA After Loss To Argentina
"The Egyptian Football Association asserted poor officiating caused the team's 3-2 loss on Tuesday.
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