The Egypt vs Argentina match in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked widespread controversy after Ahmed Shobair, former Al Ahly and Egypt national team goalkeeper, confirmed that the Egyptian Football Association submitted an official protest to FIFA against the match referee and officiating team.

Shobair explained that the protest came due to refereeing decisions during the match, which the Egyptian side believes affected the final result and contributed to the Pharaohs’ elimination from the tournament.

Details of Egypt’s Protest Against the Egypt vs Argentina Referee

Request to Remove the Match Referee

Ahmed Shobair revealed that the Egyptian Football Association requested that the referee of the Egypt vs Argentina match be excluded from officiating future matches, noting that the final decision belongs to FIFA officials.

Shobair added that the anger among Egyptian fans came from the feeling that the national team was treated unfairly during the game, especially due to several controversial refereeing decisions.

Ahmed Shobair Criticizes Refereeing Decisions in Egypt vs Argentina Match

Objections Over VAR and Match Decisions

Shobair pointed out that several incidents during the match raised questions, including the disallowed goal for Egypt, a penalty appeal that was not awarded, and other decisions that he considered unfair between the two teams.

He added that Egyptian fans were disappointed after the national team was eliminated despite delivering a strong performance against one of the world’s top football nations.

Anger Over What He Described as Refereeing Injustice

Ahmed Shobair spoke about his current view of Argentine star Lionel Messi after the match, confirming that he had always admired Messi’s talent as a footballer, but expressed his frustration because of what happened to the Egyptian team during the encounter.

Shobair stated that the feelings of Egyptian supporters are now connected to the sense of injustice experienced by the national team, adding that disappointment spread among a large number of fans.

Egypt vs Argentina Result in the 2026 World Cup

Argentina Secures Qualification After Difficult Match

Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup in a highly exciting match that remained competitive until the final minutes.

The Egyptian national team made a strong start and took the lead early in the game, but Argentina managed to come back and secure qualification, amid Egyptian objections over some refereeing decisions during the match.

Did Egypt submit a protest against the Argentina match referee?

Yes, Ahmed Shobair confirmed that the Egyptian Football Association submitted an official protest to FIFA.

Why did Egypt protest against the referee?

The protest was made due to objections over several refereeing decisions during the Egypt vs Argentina match.

What was the result of Egypt vs Argentina at the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16.

What did Ahmed Shobair say about Messi?

Shobair confirmed his appreciation for Messi’s talent but expressed his anger over what he described as unfair treatment of the Egyptian national team.