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FIFA responds to Egypt's claims of rigged World Cup match against Argentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:44 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

FIFA responds to Egypt's claims of rigged World Cup match against Argentina

Summary

FIFA has addressed allegations from the Egyptian Football Association regarding officiating in their Round of 16 match against Argentina. Egypt's complaint centers on two key decisions by referee Francois Letexier, including a disallowed goal and a failure to review a potential foul on Mohamed Salah. Following the match, Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan described the encounter as 'clearly rigged,' while FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina defended the integrity of the officials. Collina asserted that refereeing decisions are honest and cannot be influenced. The ongoing dispute continues as FIFA stands firm against the allegations.

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By the Numbers

•Egypt claims the match had unfair officiating by referee Francois Letexier.
•Two critical decisions led to Egypt's complaints about the match.
•Egypt's Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA.
•FIFA firmly defends its officials and the integrity of match officiating.

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10:44 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA give official response to Egypt claims that Argentina World Cup game was ‘rigged’

What they're saying

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The back-and-forth between FIFA and Egypt is continuing after the drama in the Round of 16 clash with Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Egypt’s controversy stemmed from two critical decisions by French referee Francois Letexier during the clash with Argentina.
— Yahoo Sports

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