The Egyptian Football Federation, led by President Hany Aburida, has officially filed a complaint with FIFA against French referee Francois Letexier and his team for alleged serious refereeing mistakes during Egypt's last-16 exit to Argentina in the World Cup.

The federation claims the errors, including a controversial VAR decision that disallowed a goal by Mostafa Ziko, directly contributed to Egypt's defeat.Aburida accused the referees of double standards and discrimination, insisting that critical footage favoring Egypt was not reviewed.The complaint also demands the exclusion of the referee and crew from future tournaments.

Egypt's coach, Hossam Hassan, echoed the federation's frustration, calling the match outcome unfair and suggesting external factors influenced the decision.The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over VAR usage and refereeing integrity in high-stakes matches.The federation's statement emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in officiating to ensure fair play.This incident underscores the challenges teams face when disputing critical decisions that impact tournament progression.