After the 2:3 round-of-16 defeat to Argentina, the Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint against French referee François Letexier and his team. It is demanding that FIFA exclude the referee from the rest of the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the match was influenced by controversial decisions. France24 ↗
In the match, Egypt was reaching for a historic advance to the quarterfinals, but after a dramatic course of play was eliminated by the defending champion. The federation speaks of significant refereeing errors and is demanding an explanation for the verdicts, which it says harmed the Egyptian team. Criticism focused mainly on Letexier, with the Egyptian side seeking to ensure that neither he nor his assistants officiate again at the tournament. BBC News ↗
Reactions in Egypt after the match were very sharp. According to available information, coach Hosam Hassan took the elimination hard, and his gesture after the match is now to be addressed by FIFA, with a possible sanction looming. Within Egyptian circles, accusations of unfair treatment also emerged, along with claims that the team was not treated the same way as Argentina. sport.sk ↗
Referees are under pressure at the championship in other cases as well. In recent days, several verdicts have sparked discussion, and the Argentina–Egypt duel has become one of the most striking examples of tension surrounding officiating. Further developments will depend on FIFA's response to the Egyptian complaint and any potential disciplinary proceedings against the coach. sport.cz - hokej ↗
Egypt demands Letexier's exclusion after defeat to Argentina
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