FIFA Reviews Referee François Letexier's Decisions After Argentina vs Egypt World Cup Controversy

 

FIFA Reviews Referee François Letexier's Decisions After Argentina vs Egypt World Cup Controversy

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

FIFA is reviewing the performance of French referee François Letexier following the controversial FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt. The review comes after widespread criticism of several key refereeing and VAR decisions that occurred during Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. �

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The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has officially submitted a complaint to FIFA, accusing Letexier and his officiating team of making decisive errors that affected the outcome of the match. Egypt believes a disallowed goal, a denied penalty appeal, and inconsistent VAR decisions unfairly prevented the Pharaohs from reaching the quarter-finals. �

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According to reports published today, FIFA will examine the referee's match report and assess the performance of the entire officiating team. However, FIFA has not officially announced that Letexier has been banned or suspended. Any disciplinary action will only be decided after the review process is completed. �

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Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan described the officiating as unfair, while several former players, analysts and football experts also questioned the use of VAR during the match. The controversy has sparked global debate, with many fans calling for greater transparency in FIFA's refereeing decisions. �

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Despite the protests, Argentina's 3-2 victory remains official, sending the defending champions into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. FIFA is expected to announce whether any action will be taken against the referee after completing its internal assessment. �

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