Some pages on social media have circulated news regarding the possibility of replaying the Egypt-Argentina match in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
The truth about the Egypt vs. Argentina match being replayed in the 2026 World Cup
The match ended with Argentina winning 3-2 , but allegations of controversial refereeing errors during the game led to rumors of a rematch.
But so far there are no indications or official decisions from FIFA regarding a rematch, nor has any statement been issued confirming the opening of an investigation that could lead to a rematch.
According to FIFA regulations, the referee's decisions regarding the match are final, and matches are not replayed due to refereeing errors or video technology decisions except in very exceptional cases.
These cases relate to an error in the application of one of the rules of the game, and not just a wrong refereeing judgment.
Over the past years, FIFA has rejected numerous demands to replay matches that witnessed refereeing controversy, after confirming its adherence to the principle of the finality of refereeing decisions on the field unless a clear violation of the regulations governing the match is proven.
Accordingly, what is being circulated regarding the replay of the Egypt-Argentina match is not based on any official announcement from FIFA or the 2026 World Cup Organizing Committee, and the result of the match remains valid as it ended on the field.
Therefore, the news circulating about a rematch between Egypt and Argentina in the 2026 World Cup is incorrect so far, and no official decision has been issued by FIFA supporting those claims.
