Messi Wasted Penalty: Referee's Decision Resolves Argentina's Dispute with Egypt
The Egypt-Argentina match in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup witnessed controversy over a penalty awarded by French referee François Letexier in favor of Argentina in the 21st minute, after Hytham Hassan, the Egyptian star, fouled Argentine player Tagliafico inside the box. Despite Egyptian team protests, Lionel Messi successfully took the penalty, but Egyptian goalkeeper Mustafa Shobier saved it. According to "Archivo Far," a specialized match officiating analysis network, the penalty was completely correct, as the Argentine player reached the ball first and touched it before being fouled by Hytham Hassan.
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