Egypt Files Complaint Over 3-2 World Cup Loss, Seeks Referee Team's Removal
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Updated · AS USA · Jul 8
Egypt Files Complaint Over 3-2 World Cup Loss, Seeks Referee Team's Removal
3 articles · Updated · AS USA · Jul 8
Summary
Hany Abo Rida has lodged a formal protest with FIFA against French referee François Letexier and his crew after Egypt’s 3-2 Round of 16 loss to Argentina.
The Egyptian FA says controversial calls played a decisive role in the result, asking for an explanation, an investigation and the officials’ removal from the rest of the tournament.
The complaint centers on what Egypt calls serious errors and double standards, including a disallowed Mostafa Zico goal and an uncalled foul on Mohamed Salah.
FIFA now faces wider pressure over World Cup officiating after other federations, including Belgium’s, and UEFA also raised concerns about refereeing standards.