World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live
Summary
Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the second time in a row, making history as the first African team to do so. FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina defended the referees' decisions during Argentina's win over Egypt, rejecting claims that the referees were biased.Key Facts
- Morocco previously made the World Cup last 16 in 1986 and the semi-finals in 2022.
- Morocco is the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in two consecutive World Cups.
- Egypt lost to Argentina 3-2 in a World Cup round of 16 match with a stoppage-time winner.
- Egypt protested some referee decisions, saying they were unfair and inconsistent.
- Egypt’s coach and Football Association questioned refereeing fairness after the match.
- FIFA’s Pierluigi Collina said referees acted independently with no outside influence.
- Collina explained that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) correctly overturned one of Egypt’s goals due to a foul.
- France and Morocco are preparing to play each other in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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