Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Viral petition calls to ban Argentina from FIFA
After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, where Spain beat Argentina, a big online petition started.
It wants Argentina banned from future World Cups because some people think the referees favored them.
The petition got over 23 million signatures, but it doesn't have any real power.
FIFA hasn't said anything about it.
Meanwhile, Argentina fans want the final replayed because they think the referees made unfair decisions.
Both sides are arguing online, but FIFA hasn't changed anything.
A petition on Change.org calls for Argentina to be banned from future FIFA World Cups.
The petition claims Argentina received preferential treatment from referees.
The petition has over 23 million signatures but lacks legal authority.
FIFA has not responded to the petition or indicated any action.
Argentine supporters are demanding a replay of the final due to controversial refereeing decisions.
- Who
- Anti-Argentina and Pro-Argentina supporters
- What
- A viral petition calling for Argentina to be banned from future FIFA World Cups
- When
- After the FIFA World Cup 2026 final
- Where
- Online, primarily on Change.org
- Why
- Due to allegations of preferential treatment by referees and controversial refereeing decisions
Anti-Argentina Supporters
Pro-Argentina Supporters
Petition for Banning Argentina
Anti-Argentina Supporters
Argentina received preferential treatment from referees and should be banned from future World Cups.
Pro-Argentina Supporters
The petition is baseless and lacks any legal or sporting authority.
Demand for Replay
Anti-Argentina Supporters
The final should be replayed due to controversial refereeing decisions.
Pro-Argentina Supporters
Spain won fairly and should remain the champions.
- Petition Title
- Leave, Argentina
- Petition Signatures
- 23,316,108
- Petition Platform
- Change.org
- World Cup 2026 Final Result
- Spain 1-0 Argentina (after extra time)
- Controversial Incident
- Lionel Messi's challenge on Aissa Mandi
- Referee in Final
- Slavko Vincic
- Winning Goal Scorer
- Ferran Torres