FIFA Refereeing Chief Rejects Egypt’s Claims After Argentina Comeback Controversy

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FIFA’s head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, has defended the integrity of World Cup officials following Egypt’s formal protest over decisions in their 3-2 loss to Argentina. The Egyptian Football Association accused match officials of double standards after two key calls went against them in the second half. Collina dismissed these allegations as unfounded and warned that baseless claims can lead to threats against referees and their families. Collina explained how VAR interventions work, noting that fouls missed on the field can be reviewed if they affect goals. He also addressed a potential penalty on Mohamed Salah, saying it was deemed normal football contact and no foul had occurred. He acknowledged the subjective nature of some decisions but expressed confidence in the consistency and independence of FIFA referees throughout the tournament.

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