Egypt has called for the expulsion of referees following their elimination from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 1-0 loss to Argentina. The Egyptian football federation is contesting a disallowed goal and a missed penalty during the match, claiming the officiating demonstrated clear bias against their team.
The dispute centers on two key incidents that officials did not rule in Egypt's favor, which the team believes significantly impacted the outcome. Despite these allegations, FIFA rarely takes disciplinary action against referees based on post-match appeals, and no official response has been announced.
Sources: https://www.chosun.com/english/sports-en/2026/07/09/W5N3BAZD6BHM3KM6LMUTI6TMVA/