FIFA Rejects Claims of Bias, Defends Refereeing in Argentina Matches

Brief By Twitter X / 5:03 PM on 09 Jul 2026

FIFA has firmly denied allegations of favouring Argentina during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina said match officials operate with complete independence and cannot be influenced by anyone, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino. FIFA also defended refereeing decisions in the Argentina-Egypt match, reiterating its commitment to fairness, transparency and the integrity of the tournament.