France, July 9 -- Egypt led 2-0 with 11 minutes remaining of the regulation 90 minutes as well as stoppage time.

But Argentina skipper Lionel Messi set up one goal and scored another as his side returned from the brink to win 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium.

The EFA said it could not remain silent about what it considered unfair and biased decisions.

"Defending the rights and interests of the Egyptian national team is not a matter that can be ignored, minimised, or treated as secondary," the EFA said in a statement.

"It is a responsibility that we carry with full conviction and determination."

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players complained about the referees in the wake of the defeat.

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