The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA regarding the officiating in their recent World Cup match against Argentina. Following a narrow 3-2 defeat in the Round of 16, the EFA contends that the referee's decisions significantly impacted the outcome of the game.

Complaint Against Referee

EFA president Hany Abo Rida has specifically targeted French referee Francois Letexier and his officiating team in the complaint. The match, which took place on July 8, 2026, saw Egypt's hopes dashed after a second-half goal from Mostafa Ziko was disallowed following a VAR review. The review concluded that an infringement occurred approximately 20 seconds before the ball crossed the goal line, a decision that the EFA believes was pivotal to Argentina's victory.

Call for Investigation

In addition to seeking clarification on the controversial decisions made during the match, the EFA is requesting an investigation into the officiating. They have also called for the removal of Letexier and his team from any further matches in the tournament, citing what they describe as significant errors that influenced the game's outcome. The EFA's actions reflect their frustration and disappointment as their World Cup journey came to an end while Argentina advanced to the quarter-finals.

The situation has escalated to the point where Egypt's head coach has announced a personal boycott of the tournament, expressing concerns over a perceived lack of justice in the officiating. The EFA's complaint underscores the ongoing discussions surrounding refereeing standards and FIFA's management of the World Cup.