SloveniaFormer Premier League referee Mark Halsey criticized the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) during Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, calling the decisions inconsistent. He argued that two key decisions were flawed, particularly the disallowance of Egypt's second goal, which he believed was based on a questionable foul by Lisandro Martinez. Halsey emphasized that VAR should either not intervene at all or apply its rules consistently across all situations. Egyptian players and coaches expressed frustration, with striker Mostafa Shoukry suggesting the match was rigged in favor of Argentina, while coach Hossam Hassan harshly criticized the main referee, Franck Letexier. Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals against Switzerland.
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