Actor Gauahar Khan has once again shared her thoughts on the controversial FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Egypt and Argentina, keeping the debate alive on social media. A day after her earlier criticism of Lionel Messi grabbed attention, the actor posted another reaction that mocked the Argentine captain’s performance during the high-stakes encounter. Her latest post arrived as the fallout from Egypt’s elimination continued to dominate football discussions, with refereeing decisions and the use of VAR remaining at the center of the controversy.
The match has become one of the tournament’s most talked-about fixtures, with fans, former players, and football experts debating several key moments that influenced the result. Egypt’s defeat also prompted an official response from its football federation, adding another layer to the growing controversy surrounding the game.
Gauahar Shares Another Dig At Lionel Messi
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Gauahar reshared a satirical reel that poked fun at Lionel Messi’s display during the match. In the video, one person mimicked Messi while two others lifted him so he could place the football into the net with his hands. Another scene showed the same character pretending to pick up the ball again instead of passing it, while a referee humorously awarded a goal even after the ball was kicked outside the main goalpost.
Reacting to the clip, Gauahar simply wrote, “Hahahahahah! On point!”
This wasn’t the first time she had commented on the match. A day earlier, Gauahar had strongly criticized Messi’s performance and accused him of exaggerating incidents on the pitch.
“What a loser, messy not Messi. Actor of the saddest order.”
Her remarks quickly spread across social media, where football fans remained divided. While some agreed with her criticism, others defended Messi and argued that emotions were running high after such a controversial contest.
Egypt Raises Questions Over Match Officiating
The controversy surrounding the match extends far beyond online reactions. Egypt’s players and officials were left frustrated by two major decisions that they believe changed the outcome of the game. One of Mostafa Ziko’s goals was disallowed following a VAR review after officials detected a foul during the attacking move. Later in the match, Egyptian players appealed for a penalty after Hamdy Fathy appeared to be pulled inside the penalty area, but those appeals were waved away before Argentina launched the attack that eventually produced the winning goal.
Following the defeat, the Egyptian Football Association reportedly submitted a formal complaint against French referee Francois Letexier and the officiating team. The federation argued that several key decisions were mishandled and questioned how the Video Assistant Referee system had been applied during the match.
“The Egyptian Football Association cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions witnessed during the match against Argentina as well as the failure to make appropriate use of the Video Assistant Referee [VAR] system,” the statement read.
The complaint has further intensified conversations around refereeing standards at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with many supporters calling for greater consistency in the use of VAR during crucial knockout fixtures.
Debate Continues Beyond The Football Pitch
As discussions surrounding the match continue, Gauahar Khan’s comments have added a celebrity voice to an already heated debate. The actor, who began her career as a model before appearing in films such as Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Ishaqzaade, and Badrinath Ki Dulhania, has never shied away from sharing her opinions on current events through social media. Her husband, Zaid Darbar, is currently seen in the reality show Alliance, while Gauahar herself remains active online, frequently interacting with fans.
Whether one agrees with her criticism or not, her latest Instagram post has once again drawn attention to a match that continues to spark strong reactions around the world. With Egypt officially challenging the officiating and football supporters still debating the disputed moments, the conversation surrounding Argentina’s victory appears far from over.
