Argentina dramatically fought back from 2-0 down to dump Egypt out of the World Cup on Tuesday but their victory was not without controversy following some big VAR interventions
Argentina vs Egypt controversy grows as officials told they got key calls WRONG
Argentina dramatically fought back from 2-0 down to dump Egypt out of the World Cup on Tuesday but their victory was not without controversy following some big VAR interventions
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Daniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter
12:02, 08 Jul 2026Updated 12:02, 08 Jul 2026
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Much of the controversy centered on a goal by Egypt’s Mostafa Zico in the 62nd minute that would have doubled his side’s lead.
Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.
