FIFA defends officials after Argentina's controversial win over Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer, Pierluigi Collina, defended match officials involved in Argentina's contentious 3-2 victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on July 7, 2026. Controversial decisions included disallowing Egypt's potential second goal after a VAR review for a foul. Additionally, a penalty appeal from Egypt for a late challenge by Julian Alvarez was rejected. Collina emphasized that FIFA officials operate independently from external influences and reiterated the integrity of the officiating process. Following this match, Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals, where officiating will continue to be a focal point.
- •Argentina won 3-2 against Egypt in the round of 16 on July 7, 2026.
- •Egypt's second goal was nullified due to a VAR review.
- •A late challenge prompted penalty claims from Egypt, which were dismissed.
- •FIFA officials emphasized their independence from external pressures.
- •Argentina will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA lashes 'unfounded allegations' after Argentina-Egypt clash
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- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Collina defends World Cup referees and controversial Argentina vs. Egypt call
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA Refereeing Officer defends officials after Argentina-Egypt controversies
"FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt."Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials.
"FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended the quality of the refereeing at the 2026 World Cup, insists that his officials are not influenced by any external factors or individua...
"Pierluigi Collina condemned the questioning of the officials' integrity after Egypt complained about the officiating following the defeat.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:17 PMFIFA lashes 'unfounded allegations' after Argentina-Egypt clash
FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt."Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 10:09 AMFIFA Refereeing Boss Shuts Down Claims Argentina Got Special Treatment
Pierluigi Collina condemned the questioning of the officials' integrity after Egypt complained about the officiating following the defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 8:40 AMCollina defends World Cup referees and controversial Argentina vs. Egypt call
FIFA’s Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina has defended the quality of the refereeing at the 2026 World Cup, insists that his officials are not influenced by any external factors or individua...
- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 4:38 AMFIFA Refereeing Officer defends officials after Argentina-Egypt controversies
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer, defended World Cup officials and emphasized they are not under any outside influences.
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