Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03pm on 08 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
FIFA will review the performance of French referee François Letexier following the controversial Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Egypt lodged a formal complaint after a dramatic 3-2 defeat, questioning key officiating decisions, including a disallowed goal after a VAR review and a penalty appeal that was not reviewed. According to reports, FIFA's refereeing department will assess Letexier's performance, match reports and video footage before deciding on future appointments. However, member associations cannot veto referee selections, as appointments remain under FIFA's Referees Committee. (PC: NDTV)
