Mexico (Sports Desk) (Web Desk): The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Egypt and Argentina has become controversial, with questions being raised over the referee's decisions.
According to details, defending champions Argentina defeated Egypt 2-3 in a thrilling contest to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Egypt had maintained a 0-2 lead for most of the second half, but Argentina made a remarkable comeback by scoring three goals in a short period and won the match.
Following Argentina's victory, criticism began over some decisions made by the match officials. Egypt's one goal was disallowed for a foul, while an alleged clear penalty in Egypt's favor shortly before the final moments was also not awarded.
Questions were also raised over some tough fouls by Argentine players during the match, videos of which are circulating on social media.
Apart from social media users, some Argentine players and the coach also expressed concerns over the referee's decisions, while some users described the match as biased in favor of Argentina. However, claims that the match was fixed have not been independently verified.