Argentina began its North American World Cup campaign with a victory over Algeria, fueled by a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. However, the match was marred by a controversial incident in the 31st minute when Messi appeared to foul Algeria’s player number 10, Aissa Mandi. Many observers believe the challenge warranted a red card, but the referee only issued a yellow card. The Algerian Football Association has formally lodged a complaint with FIFA regarding the incident, expressing their dissatisfaction with the officiating. They are seeking a review of the play and potential disciplinary action. The complaint centers on the severity of the foul and the perceived leniency shown by the referee. This protest could potentially lead to further investigation by FIFA’s disciplinary committee.