FIFA's First Response to Refereeing Controversy in Egypt vs. Argentina Match
FIFA referees' committee head, Pierluigi Collina, affirmed that the referees at the 2026 World Cup operate independently and that claims of external influence on their decisions are false. Collina dismissed doubts about the officiating, emphasizing that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews all attacking footage before goals are awarded, and that some decisions still rely on the referee's personal judgment. He also clarified that the foul committed by Marwan Attia against the Argentine defender warranted review, while the contact between Mohamed Salah and Julián Álvarez was considered natural. Collina expressed his satisfaction with the implementation of refereeing protocols and VAR technology throughout the tournament.
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