Egypt files FIFA complaint as Argentina ‘rigged’ World Cup claims go viral

According to France 24, Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its contentious World Cup exit against Argentina. Egypt had led two-nil before Argentina staged a dramatic comeback, and a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal has become the flashpoint. Egyptian officials accuse the match referee and his team of double standards and are demanding their removal. The defeat has also fuelled viral claims online that the tournament was rigged to favour Argentina and Lionel Messi's squad — allegations that remain unproven.

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