Quarter-finalists set - Thanks to a 3-2 win over Egypt, Argentina are through to the quarter finals of the World Cup. There, they will meet Switzerland, who achieved a penalty shootout win over Colombia. Elsewhere, France play Morocco, Spain are pitted against Belgium and England go against Norway.
Claims of foul play from fans - A number of supporters were quick to claim that the tournament has been 'rigged' in Lionel Messi's favour, following a late Argentina comeback. Mostafa Ziko looked to have made it 2-0 for Egypt on Tuesday evening in the second-half when his goal was overruled for a questionable foul on Lisandro Martinez in the build-up - something some labelled as a 'disgrace.' While Ziko eventually managed Egyot's second in the 67th minute, a late Argentina rally saw the African nation omitted from the competition.
Ziko criticism
- Ziko also shared the idea that the match was rigged in the aftermath, criticising referee Francois Letexier. He said: "It was a rigged game. It wasn't our fault. That referee...it seems like this match was rigged. We were winning 2-0, and he kept coming at us. Congratulations to Argentina on another World Cup, it seems."
An anti-racism showing - A number of Egypt coaches were booked late into the Argentina match, with one being sent off as a result of claims of fixing. Among the chaos, Hossam Hassan appeared to make an 'X' with his arms above his head in front of Letexier - who seemingly ignored him. It's a gesture which is used by players and coaches to report racist abuse, however, it is unclear as to the reason why Hassan used it.
FIFA investigation
- The governing body has launched an investigation into alleged racist abuse toward IShowSpeed during Argentina's win over Cape Verde last week. The 21-year-old streamer was spotted in a verbal altercation with an Argentina fan after taunting Messi, before he appeared to be hit with racist abuse in Spanish tongue. As a result, FIFA is investigating the incident.
