Egypt FA demands FIFA investigation, calls for referees removal after World Cup defeat to Argentina

"Hany Abou Rida, president of the Egyptian Football Association, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee François Letexier after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the match and leave the World Cup."The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the officiating of Egypt's dramatic 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a statement, the Egyptian Football Association confirmed that its president, Hany Abou Rida, had officially submitted a complaint to FIFA over the performance of French referee François Letexier and his officiating team.