As Argentina fight back to beat Egypt 3-2 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, critics highlighted inconsistent VAR use. Arguments suggest Egypt were penalised for a minor foul but denied a clear penalty, fuelling debate over officiating fairness.

The incident took place in the final few minutes of the dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between Argentina and Egypt.

Egypt's claims of the FIFA World Cup 2026 being rigged to favour Argentina and Lionel Messi has triggered a huge controversy.

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but scored the equaliser as Argentina came from behind to beat Egypt three two in the World Cup round of sixteen.

Argentina players celebrated their win in the dressing room after registering a memorable come-from-behind 3-2 victory against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.

From 2-0 down in the 67th minute, Argentina scored three goals within 13 minutes against Egypt to secure an unforgettable win and book a spot in the quarterfinals of FIFA World Cup 2026.

A number of refereeing decisions came under scrutiny in Argentina's 3-2 win over Egypt in the Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.

Egypt forward Mostafa Ziko was furious at the referee after Argentina sealed a dramatic 3-2 victory in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash.

Argentina pulled off a miraculous comeback against the odds, bouncing back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 against Egypt in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash.

Lionel Messi added another sensational record to his already illustrious career to guide Argentina to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match.

11 minutes remained in regulation time, and Argentina faced a two-goal deficit. At a time when most teams would have started trembling at the prospect of defeat, Argentina stayed true to their status as world champions, digging deep into their reserves to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

Argentina were left shell-shocked by Egypt in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match but later made a comeback

Most fans present at Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday expected a Lionel Messi show, yet in the first half of the Argentina vs Egypt FIFA World Cup 2026 match, they witnessed a brave fight from the latter in a Round of 16 clash

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Argentina vs Egypt Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Updates: Lionel Messi's Argentina came back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 against Mohamed Salah's Egypt in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter.

While acknowledging that Argentina will start as favourites, Hossam Hassan said his squad believes it has what it takes to spring a surprise against the reigning world champions.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it to both Egyptians and Palestinians.