Shafaqna Pakistan: Egypt’s Football Association has submitted an official complaint to FIFA, requesting an investigation into the refereeing team that officiated its controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
The Egyptian federation said its president, Hany Aburida, filed the complaint over what it described as significant refereeing errors and inconsistent decisions that affected the outcome of the match.
Egypt took an early lead, but a goal by Mostafa Ziko was disallowed following a VAR review that ruled a foul in the build-up. Ziko later restored Egypt’s two-goal advantage before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback to secure victory.
The federation also argued that Egypt should have been awarded a penalty shortly before Enzo Fernandez scored Argentina’s late winner, claiming Alexis Mac Allister fouled Hamdy Fathy inside the penalty area.
In its complaint, Egypt requested FIFA investigate the referee, French official Francois Letexier, along with the entire VAR team, alleged key incidents were either wrongly judged or not reviewed despite available video evidence.
The federation also urged FIFA to remove the entire officiating crew from the remainder of the tournament if the investigation confirms the alleged errors.
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan strongly criticised the officiating after the match, saying his team had been treated unfairly and insisting several decisive moments went against the Pharaohs.
FIFA has not publicly responded to the complaint at the time of filing. Argentina’s victory secured its place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Source: Dunya News
