World Cup 2026 results: Fifa accused of ‘fixing’ in Egypt v Argentina match

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9 Jul 2026 • 1:50 PM MYT
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World Cup 2026 results: Fifa accused of ‘fixing’ in Egypt v Argentina match

  • Egypt has accused Fifa of "fixing" the World Cup after their controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina, with their FA demanding an investigation into a disallowed goal and an unawarded penalty.
  • Egypt have filed an official complaint, calling for the “exclusion” of French referee Francois Letexier and his team.
  • Jordan Henderson’s father has revealed further details of the “freak injury” sustained by the England midfielder during post-match celebrations after England's victory over Mexico.
  • Norway's coach reported that some players are suffering from illness ahead of their quarter-final clash with England, following their 2-1 win against Brazil.
  • Switzerland has secured the final quarter-final spot by defeating Colombia on penalties, setting up a match against defending champions Argentina.

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