Egypt Files Official FIFA Complaint Over Referee Decisions in Argentina Defeat

Cape Town — Egypt’s football federation filed a formal complaint with FIFA after its team’s Round of 16 exit from the World Cup.

The Egyptian Football Association says the match officiating crew, headed by French referee François Letexier, showed bias against the Egyptian side.

Under manager Hossam Hassan, Egypt led 2-0 late into the second half before conceding three unanswered goals, losing 3-2.

EFA president Hany Abo Rida, 73, submitted the complaint to FIFA and is demanding an…