Referee disallows Egypt goal during World Cup match against Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
In the World Cup round-of-16 match on July 7, Egypt had a goal disallowed by referee François Letexier at the hour mark. The decision came after Egyptian midfielder Marwan Attia was deemed to have committed a foul on Lisandro Martínez at the start of the play. This call has sparked debate regarding its fairness and impact on the game. At the time, the match remains ongoing.
- •Egypt's second goal is ruled out in the round-of-16.
- •François Letexier disallows the goal for a foul in the buildup.
- •Marwan Attia penalized for contact with Lisandro Martínez.
- •The match is still in progress.
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"Harsh decision or sensible application of the rules?At the hour mark, French referee François Letexier disallowed Egypt’s second goal against Argentina. A major turning point in this World Cup roun...
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