Controversy over VAR usage in 2026 World Cup Argentina vs. Egypt match
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Egyptian Football Association, FIFA
2026 FIFA World Cup
July 2026
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Egypt filed a formal protest with FIFA following a 3-2 loss to Argentina. The Egyptian Football Association claims improper VAR usage influenced refereeing decisions.
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