Argentina overcame a 2-0 deficit to
defeat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, officiated by French
referee François Letexier.
The match featured controversial
VAR decisions, including a disallowed Egyptian bicycle kick goal and disputed
penalty calls, prompting the Egyptian Football Association to file a formal
complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation and Letexier's removal.
Post-match incidents included Egypt coach Hossam Hassan confronting Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and online debates over refereeing and player actions.