FIFA defends referees after Egypt's 3-2 defeat, citing honest decisions amid controversy over late Argentina comeback
NYC Mayor Mamdani says Egypt 'robbed' in World Cup loss to Argentina
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has claimed that Egypt was 'robbed' in their World Cup 2026 last-16 defeat to Argentina, citing controversial refereeing decisions. Egypt lost 3-2 after Argentina mounted a dramatic late comeback, with several contentious calls during the match. Mamdani's comments echo criticism from the Egyptian Football Association and players.
FIFA responded by defending the match officials, stating that they are 'not influenced by anyone' and make honest decisions, just like players and coaches. The governing body emphasized that officials always try to do their best, rejecting allegations of bias.
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Fifa have responded to criticism from the Egyptian FA , as well as members of the Egyptian team, over the refereeing decisions made during the last-16 clash with Argentina at the World Cup 2026 and decried that their officials are ‘not influenced by anyone’.
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according to Hindustan TimesMatch officials make honest decisions and, just like players and coaches, they always try to do their best.” Egypt were beaten 3-2 by Argentina who staged a dramatic late comeback to eliminate the African nation from the tournament with the game featuring a number on contentious decisions.
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