Controversy over VAR usage in 2026 World Cup Argentina vs. Egypt match

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01 — Who
Egyptian Football Association, FIFA
02 — Where
2026 FIFA World Cup
03 — When
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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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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