The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is investigating a potential cyber attack after emails criticizing refereeing in their 3-2 World Cup victory over Egypt were sent from an official account. Argentina staged a dramatic late comeback after trailing 2-0 to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

Following the match, the Egyptian Football Association lodged a complaint with FIFA, requesting the removal of French referee Francois Letexier and his team, citing alleged bias. Reports from Argentine outlet La Calle indicate that emails sent from the AFA's account to journalists claimed the win was due to "corrupt refereeing decisions" and stated "Argentina did not win." The AFA suggests Egyptian-origin hackers could be responsible.

The AFA has urged the public to disregard any unusual emails received from their account, particularly those containing suspicious links or requests for personal information. They are working to secure their systems and understand the scope of the unauthorized access. This incident raises concerns about cybersecurity within international football organizations.