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Egypt file FIFA complaint and demand officials axed from World Cup

Irish Mirror

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July 8, 2026

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Egypt file FIFA complaint and demand officials axed from World Cup

Egypt have submitted an official FIFA complaint over referee decisions in their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, and are calling for the officiating team to be removed from the remainder of the tournament.

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India TV News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt registers official complaint to FIFA demanding expulsion of referee after 3-2 defeat to Argentina

FIFA has received a formal complaint from the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) after Egypt demanded an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his entire officiating team following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The federation is also seeking the removal of the French officials from the remainder of the tournament, alleging that decisive refereeing errors altered the outcome of the match.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

2026 World Cup: Egypt drag Argentina before FIFA after 3-2 defeat

Egypt have submitted an official complaint to FIFA about the refereeing decisions during their last-16 tie against Argentina. They have also demanded that the world football governing body removes referee Francois Letexier, who took charge of the game, from the remainder of the World Cup. The Pharoahs’ coach, Hossam Hassan, had accused Letexier of being [] 2026 World Cup: Egypt drag Argentina before FIFA after 3-2 defeat

Arise News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt Demand FIFA Investigation, Referees’ Removal After Controversial World Cup Defeat To Argentina

Egypt’s football federation urges FIFA to investigate the match officials and remove them after a controversial Eorld Cup loss to Argentina.

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt calls for FIFA investigation after World Cup loss to Argentina

Egypt’s Football Association has officially filed a complaint with FIFA, calling for an investigation into the refereeing decisions that overshadowed the team’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina. The Pharaohs looked set for a famous victory after taking a 2-0 lead before the defending champions made a late comeback, scoring three goals in the final [] The post Egypt calls for FIFA investigation after World Cup loss to Argentina appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit

The Egyptian football federation said on Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team from the Pharaohs’ 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup to be thrown out of the competition. “Hany Aburida, president of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French [] The post Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit appeared first on The Namibian.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match

Egyptian football officials have reportedly lodged a complaint with FIFA against the referees in their last-16 match.

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Related coverage for "Egypt file FIFA complaint and demand officials axed from World Cup": India TV News — Egypt registers official complaint to FIFA demanding expulsion of referee after 3-2 defeat to Argentina. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: Egypt drag Argentina before FIFA after 3-2 defeat. Arise News — Egypt Demand FIFA Investigation, Referees’ Removal After Controversial World Cup Defeat To Argentina. HESPRESS English — Egypt calls for FIFA investigation after World Cup loss to Argentina. The Namibian — Egypt file complaint against referee after World Cup exit. Al Jazeera — Egypt criticises ‘influential refereeing’ in Argentina World Cup match