Collina: Decisions against Egypt were correct; we are not influenced by Infantino
FIFA head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina has insisted that referees at the World Cup are not influenced by any external factor or individual and explained why Egypt had a goal disallowed in their 3–2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16. The legendary former Italian referee, who serves as chairman of the
FIFA head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina has insisted that referees at the World Cup are not influenced by any external factor or individual and explained why Egypt had a goal disallowed in their 3–2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16.
The legendary former Italian referee, who has served as chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee since 2017, has responded to complaints about officiating at the 2026 World Cup.
He said the referees’ decisions in the match between Argentina and Egypt were correct and made clear that the refereeing body “is not influenced by anyone, not even FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Collina stressed that “no one can question the integrity of the referees” at this World Cup and that “unfounded accusations have no place.”
“Referees make fair decisions and, just like players and coaches, always give their best,” Collina said in an interview with FIFA on Thursday.
