“You’re the ones who create all the controversy” - Lisandro Martinez weighs in on chatter about Argentina after FIFA World Cup win vs Egypt

× Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has opened up controversies following Argentina's 3-2 victory against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup. The Albiceleste looked destined for a defeat against Egypt in the Round of 16 until the 79th minute before mounting a historic comeback. Ad However, the officiating in the game has caused plenty of controversy, with social media erupting with conspiracy theories claiming that FIFA are helping Argentina.

Now, Lisandro Martinez has denied such allegations and insisted that they are only focused on delivering on the pitch. He said, as quoted by All About Argentina on X: "That’s something for you, the media. You’re the ones who create these debates, evaluations, and all the controversy.

As for us, the only thing that matters is what happens on the pitch. We’re focused solely on giving our best, nothing more.” Ad Trending There have been several instances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup where the officials have made decisions that benefit the reigning world champions.

Lionel Messi should have arguably been sent off against Algeria in the group stage for a reckless challenge, but he was not penalised. People have also pointed out that some of Argentina's goals in the tournament should have been cancelled because of fouls in the buildup. The Albiceleste will take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 11.

Ad Lionel Scaloni hits out at campaign against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Lionel Scaloni has hit out at the social media campaign against Argentina following their controversial 3-2 win against Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The officiating from referee François Letexier has come under immense scrutiny from fans all over the world following his debatable decisions in the game. Ad However, Scaloni has dismissed the allegations that the referees are helping his side.

He has claimed that it's not possible to benefit any team with VAR in place and the Albiceleste are only hated because of their success. He said: "We use the criticism and the comments people make as motivation. We turn it into fuel to make the players perform even better.

Argentina has always been talked about because we’re always competing at the highest level in these tournaments, and we also come into this one as the defending champions. There are people who don’t want Argentina to win, but that’s normal, it happens to every national team.” Ad He added: "We use that as motivation to make the players respond and perform even better.

There is a campaign, some people have been saying we’re favored for a very long time, for as long as I can remember. Maybe they don’t want us to win because we won the last World Cup. Nowadays, with VAR, it’s very difficult for anyone to help you.

Lisandro Martínez had his foot stepped on, it was a foul. Everything gets exaggerated on social media, but there is no favoritism.”The world champions will take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 11.

× Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Snehanjan Banerjee Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has opened up controversies following Argentina's 3-2 victory against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup. The Albiceleste looked destined for a defeat against Egypt in the Round of 16 until the 79th minute before mounting a historic comeback.

Ad However, the officiating in the game has caused plenty of controversy, with social media erupting with conspiracy theories claiming that FIFA are helping Argentina. Now, Lisandro Martinez has denied such allegations and insisted that they are only focused on delivering on the pitch. He said, as quoted by All About Argentina on X: "That’s something for you, the media.

You’re the ones who create these debates, evaluations, and all the controversy. As for us, the only thing that matters is what happens on the pitch. We’re focused solely on giving our best, nothing more.”

Ad Trending There have been several instances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup where the officials have made decisions that benefit the reigning world champions. Lionel Messi should have arguably been sent off against Algeria in the group stage for a reckless challenge, but he was not penalised. People have also pointed out that some of Argentina's goals in the tournament should have been cancelled because of fouls in the buildup.

The Albiceleste will take on Switzerland in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 11. Ad Lionel Scaloni hits out at campaign against Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Lionel Scaloni has hit out at the social media campaign against Argentina following their controversial 3-2 win against Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The officiating from referee François Letexier has come under immense scrutiny from fans all over the world following his debatable decisions in the game.

Ad However, Scaloni has dismissed the allegati