FIFA World Cup 2026 Why fans say Egypt were 'robbed' against Argentina: The VAR controversy explained
Egypt felt the contact was not strong enough to cancel the goal
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Egypt felt the contact was not strong enough to cancel the goal. The comment immediately went viral because of its direct suggestion that Argentina were being favoured. With just over ten minutes remaining, however, Argentina's quality finally began to shine through.
Furthermore, In post-match comments, he accused the referee of being unfair and claimed Egypt had been denied after putting Argentina under serious pressure. “The referee is unfair. Egypt emerged from the interval with the same belief and nearly doubled their lead before a VAR review ruled out Mostafa Ziko's effort for a foul in the build-up.
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Egypt felt the contact was not strong enough to cancel the goal.
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The comment immediately went viral because of its direct suggestion that Argentina were being favoured.
according to Hindustan Times +1With just over ten minutes remaining, however, Argentina's quality finally began to shine through.
according to AllAfrica (Latest)In post-match comments, he accused the referee of being unfair and claimed Egypt had been denied after putting Argentina under serious pressure. “The referee is unfair.
according to Hindustan TimesEgypt emerged from the interval with the same belief and nearly doubled their lead before a VAR review ruled out Mostafa Ziko's effort for a foul in the build-up.
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Egypt felt the contact was not strong enough to cancel the goal.
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