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World Cup Controversy and Argentina's Victory

Updated 2026-07-08 03:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Lionel Messi’s Argentina won the World Cup match against Egypt, but experts question the legitimacy of a controversial VAR call. The incident has raised concerns about political influence in the tournament.

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Al Jazeera

VAR call, Argentina win raise questions of legitimacy at World Cup

Experts question political influence and the need to keep Lionel Messi's side in the World Cup amid Egypt's heartbreak.

2026-07-08 03:20 UTC