FIFA Backs Referee
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FIFA is defending French referee François Letexier after Egypt complained about his officiating in their World Cup match against Argentina. Egypt's football association demanded the referee's dismissal, alleging manipulation and bias. FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina rejected claims of bias in the match.
FIFA Backs Referee of Argentina-Egypt Match Amid Criticism
FIFA has publicly defended French referee François Letexier, who came under severe criticism from the Egyptian national team following their elimination by Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. Pierluigi Collina, head of refereeing at FIFA, asserted that the organization's officiating is impartial and free from external influence. "No one can claim that the refereeing of our entity can be influenced by…
FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina’s win over Egypt
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the officiating in Argentina's controversial 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt. He dismissed allegations of bias, asserting that match offi…
Egypt demands referee dismissal over 'manipulated' match against Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) is demanding the removal of all referees from the World Cup match against Argentina, following their dramatic 2-3 elimination. The EFA has lodged an official co…
Egypt Files FIFA Complaint Over Referee in Argentina Loss
Egypt's Football Federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into French referee François Letexier. The complaint stems from the controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentin…
Egypt asks FIFA to ban referee from World Cup after loss to Argentina
Egypt's Football Federation has formally requested FIFA to disqualify referee François Letexier from officiating any further matches in the 2026 World Cup. The federation cited "flagrant refereeing er…
