The controversy between Argentina and Egypt keeps growing even several days after the match… and now an opinion that few expected has emerged.
Claudio “Piojo” López, a historic former Argentine footballer, publicly stated that Mohamed Salah should have been awarded a penalty, contradicting one of the most debated refereeing decisions of the match that ended with the Albiceleste qualifying.
“A penalty should have been awarded”, the former player said, acknowledging that the play left many doubts and that, in his opinion, the referee should have called the foul inside the box.
His statements drew particular attention because they come from one of the most respected voices in Argentine football, just as the match continues to be one of the most controversial of the 2026 World Cup.
The match had already generated enormous debate over the goal disallowed for Egypt following VAR intervention, the complaints from the African coaching staff, and the subsequent review of the refereeing performance announced by FIFA.
Now, the opinion of a historic Argentine figure has once again divided fans. While some believe it shows that Egypt had reason to complain, others maintain that a personal opinion does not change the decisions made during the match.
The truth is that, far from dying down, the controversy surrounding Argentina vs Egypt keeps adding new chapters.
Here is the moment: