Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup

The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.

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The Egyptian Football Association has filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into the officiating during their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina, alleging "double standards" and "serious refereeing mistakes." The EFA wants referee Francois Letexier and his crew removed from the tournament after a VAR decision disallowed an Egypt goal and a potential penalty for Mohamed Salah was not given. Argentina won 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner, ending Egypt's hopes of reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.

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