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Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup

BBC Sport·July 8, 2026
Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup

Egypt's Football Association has lodged a complaint with Fifa, seeking an investigation into the officiating in their World Cup match against Argentina. The Egyptian FA alleges "double standards" in the refereeing and is demanding action be taken. They are calling for the officials from the match to be removed from the World Cup. The complaint stems from Egypt's controversial defeat to Argentina, which they feel was influenced by poor refereeing decisions.

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