Egyptian FA Calls for FIFA Investigation into Referee Francois Letexier and VAR Team

The Egyptian Football Association has submitted an official request to FIFA to open an investigation into the performance of French referee Francois Letexier and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) team, following the controversial officiating decisions during the match between Egypt and Argentina in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

The Egyptian FA stated in an official statement that it believes there were significant officiating errors that affected the outcome of the match, notably the failure to award a penalty to Egypt in the final minutes, along with calls to review other contentious incidents that sparked widespread debate during the game.

The association emphasized that it has requested FIFA to review all recordings related to the referee and the VAR, and to verify adherence to the officiating protocol, in order to uphold the principles of fairness and integrity in the competition. It also expressed confidence in the international officiating system while insisting on Egypt's right to receive a fair assessment of what transpired during the match.

This move comes after a wave of criticism followed Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina, a match that saw repeated protests from the coaching staff and players regarding several officiating decisions, particularly the incident leading up to Argentina's winning goal.