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The Argentina national team faces Egypt in the World Cup 2026 round of 16. The match will be refereed by French referee Francois Letexier, who has already officiated controversial matches in the Champions League.
Who is Francois Letexier?
Francois Letexier is a French referee who has already refereed two matches in the group stage of the World Cup 2026. He was also the main referee in the Euro 2024 final.
What happened in the match between Benfica and Real Madrid?
Letexier gained notoriety during the Champions League match between Benfica and Real Madrid, in which Vinícius accused Argentine Prestianni of racially insulting him.
The refereeing team is completed by Frenchmen Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, and Norwegians Espen Eskas and Isaak Bashevkin.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Angola - Argentina | 0-2 |
The Argentina national team arrives at the match with a streak of three consecutive victories. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Angola.
When and what time do Argentina and Egypt play?
The match between Argentina and Egypt in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 will be played next Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 PM (Argentine time).
The Argentina national team seeks to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup 2026. Don't miss the match!
