The Senegal national football team is at the center of a controversy after the match against France, which saw referee Alireza Faghani make a controversial decision. The match, which took place on Tuesday evening, saw France win 3-1. But it's Faghani's decision not to award a penalty for the foul on Kylian Mbappé that has sparked outrage. The referee, who is affiliated with the Australian federation during the World Cup, is being criticized in Iran, where he is considered a traitor. And he is also being criticized elsewhere, including in Australia, where the Herald Sun reports that his decision and the reactions that followed were very poorly received by the referees' commission. So, what exactly happened? The Senegal national football team played a tough match against France, but it's the referee's decision that took center stage over the match itself. The match took place as part of the 2026 World Cup, which is currently underway. But the Senegal national football team is not the only one affected by the controversy, as referee Faghani could be in the crosshairs of FIFA for the rest of the tournament. In fact, his decision was highly criticized, and he could face consequences. The Senegal national football team, for its part, must focus on its next match, which will take place soon. It will be interesting to see how the team reacts to this controversy and how it prepares for the rest of the competition.