The Fix is In: FIFA's Reputational Crisis Deepens Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan sparked a firestorm after accusing the referee of bias and rigging their World Cup match against Argentina.
While controversies did mar the game, including a disputed penalty on Hamdy Fathy and a VAR ruled out goal for Yasser Ibrahim, it was Hassan's words that ignited a broader debate about FIFA's credibility.
The Egyptian Football Association has formally complained to FIFA, which will likely lead to an investigation into the refereeing decisions.