FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup match officials. He rejected unfounded allegations of malpractice after Argentina's controversial victory over Egypt. Collina stated that no one can question the integrity of FIFA World Cup match officials. He emphasized that match officials make honest decisions and always try their best. The FIFA official also clarified the VAR decision regarding Egypt's disallowed goal.

Egyptian supporters, along with many neutrals, accused officials of favouring the reigning world champions.

The Egyptian football federation said on Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team from the Pharaohs' 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the last 16 of the World Cup to be thrown…

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