The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has reportedly been targeted by a cyber attack following the controversial World Cup last-16 match against Egypt.

Emails purportedly sent from AFA official accounts criticized the officiating decisions during the game, alleging 'corrupt refereeing' that influenced Argentina's 2-0 victory.Egypt's team, trailing 2-0 in the final stages, had a goal disallowed and accused the referee, Francois Letexier, of unfair treatment.The Egyptian FA formally complained to FIFA, demanding the officials' removal from the tournament.FIFA's Chief Refereeing Officer, Pierluigi Collina, defended the integrity of the refereeing.The AFA confirmed unauthorized emails were sent from its accounts, suggesting a breach by hackers of Egyptian origin.The emails contained threatening remarks about the Middle East conflict and claimed Argentina's win was influenced by biased decisions.The AFA warned against engaging with suspicious messages and is investigating the breach.

Meanwhile, Egypt's players and managers expressed frustration over perceived refereeing bias, with Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan suggesting pressure was applied on the referee.

FIFA has also faced criticism for allegedly favoring Argentina, including extending a red card suspension for an England player involved in a clash with Mexico.