Egypt files FIFA complaint as Argentina ‘rigged’ World Cup claims go viral
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Egypt has filed a formal FIFA complaint after its controversial World Cup exit against Argentina, accusing officials of “double standards” and demanding the removal of the referee and his team. Egypt led 2-0 before Argentina’s dramatic comeback, with controversy surrounding a VAR decision that ruled out a crucial Egyptian goal. The defeat has fuelled viral claims of Argentina favouritism and a “rigged” World Cup designed to benefit Lionel Messi’s squad.