Do FIFA referees have a pro-Argentina bias?

The fallout from the Egypt–Argentina game in the World Cup Round of 16 has become the talk of the footballing world and beyond.

Many fans, commentators, and players have pointed to a perceived refereeing bias in favor of Argentina, particularly during this match, where Argentina was trailing 2–0 with just 10 minutes remaining.

Ahmed Ghoneim explains everything you need to know about Egypt's protest, the refereeing controversies, and Argentine fan behavior in this episode of More Than Just a Game.

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