Ian Wright: Argentina’s Egypt goal should have been disallowed
Ian Wright, former England forward, said Argentina’s winning goal in their 3‑2 Round of 16 win over Egypt should have been disallowed because Mohamed Salah was fouled by Julián Álvarez in the build‑up. Speaking to ITV Sport, Wright pointed out that VAR had already disallowed an early Egypt goal for a foul on Lisandro Martínez, yet it did not review the Salah incident that led to Enzo Fernández’s stoppage‑time winner. He argued that if VAR pulls back for one side it must do the same for the other, calling the inconsistency “what’s happening with VAR now.” Egypt took a 2‑0 lead through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Mohamed before Argentina replied with goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Fernández’s late strike. The controversy adds to the ongoing debate about VAR’s consistency and its impact on match outcomes. With Egypt eliminated and Argentina advancing to the quarter‑finals, the call could shape perceptions of fairness in the tournament. Do you think VAR should apply the same standard to both teams, or accept some inconsistency as part of the game?