The World Cup's Integrity Crisis: Blurred Lines Between Sport and Politics The controversy surrounding Argentina's 3 2 win over Egypt has raised questions about the legitimacy of decisions made by VAR officials during the tournament.
The incident, which saw Egypt's second goal rescinded due to a late VAR call, is just the latest example of the increasingly blurred lines between sport and politics at the World Cup.
The influence of external factors on match officials has been a growing concern, particularly in light of the FIFA Trump controversy.