'A bit of blood and stuff': All White incredulous over non-call in loss to Egypt

Old hit the deck after contact from an opponent, who then trod painfully on his crotch.

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Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupUpdatedMichael BurgessSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·22 Jun, 2026 06:41 AM4 mins to read‌Fifa World Cup: All Whites v Egypt Group G clash in Vancouver. Video / TVNZAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Michael Burgess in VancouverAll Whites winger Ben Old remains incredulous about a referee’s call in the 3-1 defeat to Egypt, which proved a turning point in the Fifa World Cup match.

United Arab Emirates official Omar Al Ali seemed to turn a blind eye to the foul, then

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'A bit of blood and stuff': All White incredulous over non-call in loss to Egypt

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