La Yaung Thetkarit :
"I will explain, based on FIFA regulations and the analysis process of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), why the referee's decisions in the Egypt vs. Argentina match played on July 6, 2026, might have occurred the way they did.
1. The Disallowed Goal for Egypt
Usually, when VAR disallows a goal, it is because of one of two main reasons:
Build-up Play: If an Egyptian player committed a "foul" (e.g., pushing, tripping) while challenging an opponent just seconds before the goal, the goal would be disallowed. The referee may have deemed that contact a foul.
Offside: Even if a shoulder, knee, or foot is only an inch ahead of the last defender, VAR can instantly detect it using the "semi-automated offside" system. If the goal scorer or a player involved in the play is slightly offside, the goal will not be awarded.
2. Penalty Discrepancies
This aspect is the most controversial in the football world and relies heavily on the "referee’s interpretation."
Penalty awarded to Argentina: The referee awards a penalty if they deem the opponent's contact disrupted the ability to control the ball or constituted a dangerous intervention.
Penalty not awarded to Egypt: The referee does not award a penalty if they classify the contact as "minimal contact" or occurring in a "natural position."
Why is there a difference between the two sides?
Referees typically only change decisions when there is a "clear and obvious error." If the referee on the field has already made a decision to award or not award a penalty, VAR will maintain the original decision unless they find "conclusive evidence" to change it. This is why viewers often feel that decisions are "inconsistent."
While it is impossible to attribute the result of a football match solely to a referee's error or a single controversial decision, feeling this way is simply a part of being a football fan."
2026-07-08 12:43:56