Egypt scores second goal against Argentina after VAR review controversy

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Egypt scores second goal against Argentina after VAR review controversy
Summary

Egypt faced Argentina in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. After Mo Salah’s team scored what appeared to be their second goal to take a 2-0 lead, VAR intervened and disallowed the goal due to a foul not called by the on-field referee. In response, Egypt quickly netted another goal shortly after the VAR decision, demonstrating resilience amid the pressure of the match. The game is currently ongoing, with Egypt showcasing strong performance.

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  • Match is ongoing between Egypt and Argentina.
  • Egypt scored a goal that was disallowed by VAR.
  • Egypt successfully scored another goal shortly after the decision.
  • The match is part of the World Cup Round of 16.
  • Argentina is the defending men's World Cup champion.
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  • 5:48 PMYahoo SportsEgypt got the ultimate ‘ball don’t lie’ goal after dubious VAR review
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Egypt had a wonderful goal wiped off by a silly VAR review and responded in the best way.

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