New Delhi, July 8 -- The Egyptian Football Association has filed a formal complaint with FIFA demanding the immediate removal of French referee Francois Letexier and his entire officiating team from the remainder of the 2026 World Cup. The move follows Egypt's 3-2 defeat to defending champions Argentina in a nail-biting Round of 16 clash in Atlanta.

Egypt led 2-0 and looked on course for one of the tournament's biggest upsets. Instead, late goals from Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero and Enzo Fernandez completed Argentina's comeback, sparking fury over several key decisions.

Three moments sit at the heart of the controversy. While leading 1-0, Mostafa Ziko had a goal disallowed after a VAR review for what Egypt viewed as a soft foul in the...