04 Jul 2026, 08:39
FIFA awarded a goal for a goal by Messi in the 1/8 final match with England
- FIFA awarded a goal after the 1/8 final match between Messi’s team and England, which took place at Mexico City’s Azteca.
- According to the decision, Ecuadorian referee Ékvaedor will award a penalty for an offside position after a VAR review, based on a handball that happened in the 32nd minute.
- The materials also state that England’s goal was scored after a handball by the attacker in the match.
FIFA has officially confirmed that Messi’s team will advance to the 1/8 final of the 2026 World Cup after a match against England in Mexico City’s Azteca, according to Marca.
The materials claim that the decision by Ecuadorian referee Ékvaedor was made after FIFA received a complaint about the goal from Mexico City. The complaint, in turn, was made by fans of the English team. The materials also state that the match at Mexico City’s Azteca took place at an altitude of 7,220 ft above sea level, which may affect the physical performance of players during intense matches.
Marca also writes that the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF) submitted a request to FIFA and sent a letter to the organization asking it to review the situation and not to dismiss the complaint. The text says that the FEF is requesting the application of fair play, equity and unity principles that World Cup organizers should uphold.
After reviewing the FIFA decision, Marca, citing its sources, reports that the match will be replayed due to a violation of the rules. The materials also say that England’s team was awarded a penalty for a handball, which Messi may have committed during the match.
According to NYT Athletic, the complaint filed with FIFA about the match at Azteca was based on psychological factors and the players’ physical condition. The materials also state that the match in Mexico City took place at an altitude of 7,220 ft above sea level, which may affect players’ physical performance during intense matches.
NYT Athletic adds that the match between Ecuador and England was decided by a goal by Messi in the 32nd minute, which, as the report states, was preceded by an offside position. The report also notes that the goal was scored after a handball by Messi, and that the referee’s decision was based on the VAR review.
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