The Egyptian team's dramatic exit from the World Cup has taken a contentious turn, with the Pharaohs' defeat to Argentina sparking a refereeing controversy.
The team was beaten 3-2 in a tense knockout match, but the Egyptian camp is disputing key decisions made by the referees at crucial moments, particularly in the latter stages of the game.
The frustration is understandable from Egypt's point of view, as knockout football is decided by fine margins and major calls can influence the result.
This is no longer just about one defeat, but a wider debate about officiating standards at the tournament.
The Egyptian Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA, requesting an investigation into the refereeing decisions and the removal of the French officiating team from the rest of the tournament.
The complaint reportedly asks for an investigation into several major incidents, including penalty appeals and incidents before Argentina's decisive goal.
The Egyptian FA believes that these decisions may have influenced the result and are seeking a review of the major incidents to ensure transparency and accountability.
FIFA will need clear evidence of serious mistakes before taking action against the refereeing team, but the Egyptian team's complaint highlights the importance of fair officiating in the World Cup.
The controversy overshadows Argentina's remarkable comeback, which saw them fight back from a 2-0 deficit to win the game 3-2.
Egypt's anger has dominated the aftermath, with the feeling that their historic World Cup run may have been ended unfairly.
Transparency and a review of the major incidents would help calm the situation and show that teams' concerns are taken seriously by FIFA.
