Egypt's star player and captain, Mohammed Salah, slammed the refereeing after his team's dramatic 3–2 defeat to Argentina, with the winning goal coming in the closing minutes of the match.

Many fans have described the game as one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. However, Egypt was left frustrated after having a goal disallowed, seeing two penalty appeals waved away, an Argentine player not booked after slapping an Egyptian player, multiple foul appeals not given, and watching the head coach receive a yellow card for holding up a "No Racism" sign.

The refereeing decisions have sparked widespread controversy across the football world, with many fans and commentators perceiving them as evidence of pro-Argentina bias. FIFA has not commented on the match or the referee's decisions.

Egypt's team united much of the African and Arab world, galvanizing support from Gaza to South Africa.  #worldcup2026 #mtjag