Collina defends refereeing in Argentina vs Egypt match

During a Thursday interview, Collina clarified the controversial VAR call that cancelled an Egyptian goal in the quarter‑final. He said a clear infringement, such as Marwan Attia stepping on Lisandro Martínez’s foot, must be penalised, and that VAR can intervene if a referee misses it on the field. Collina also described the late‑game penalty claim after Mohamed Salah fell in the 16‑meter, noting that a defender’s initial touch of the ball does not constitute a foul if contact follows naturally.

The match ended 3–2 to Argentina, prompting Egyptian coach criticism of the officiating. Collina reaffirmed that there is no fixed distance or time limit for a foul to be considered punishable, emphasising consistency in judging infringements. capturengo.org