FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has hit out at "unfounded allegations" against World Cup match officials in the wake of Argentina's controversial last 16 victory over Egypt.

FIFA lashes 'unfounded allegations' after Argentina-Egypt clash

The Round of 16 at the World Cup concluded on Tuesday with another African casualty as Egypt went out at the hands of holders Argentina, having been tantalisingly close to one of the great World Cup upsets.

Heroes and heartbreak: Africa after the World Cup last-16

Lionel Messi said his tears after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 win over Egypt to reach the World Cup quarterfinals were "a release" in what could have been his final international appearance.

Messi 'didn't want to go home' as Argentina comeback stuns Egypt

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan claimed his side had been "cheated" out of a place in the World Cup quarterfinals after Argentina staged a stunning late comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 on Tuesday.

Egypt 'cheated' in controversial World Cup exit to Messi's Argentina, says Hassan

As Egypt bowed out of the World Cup with a dramatic 3-2 defeat to a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the last 16 on Tuesday, supporters in Cairo rose to applaud a team that had taken the country further than ever before.

'History made': Egyptian pride despite World Cup heartbreak

Argentina staged a stunning comeback from 2-0 down to avoid crashing out of the World Cup at the hands of Egypt on Tuesday, as Lionel Messi played his part in a 3-2 win to reach the quarterfinals.

Argentina produce epic World Cup fightback to beat Egypt

Egypt will face one of their toughest challenges in recent memory when they take on 2026 FIFA World Cup contenders Argentina in the Round of 16 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday evening, with much of the game’s focus being on the likes of Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

Argentina and Egypt take centre stage

A nerveless Mohamed Salah said he decided only at the last moment to chip in his penalty under massive pressure to help Egypt into the World Cup last 16 on Friday.

Salah says 'had to do it' after coolest of penalties in World Cup win

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