Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:44pm on 15 Jul 2026,Wednesday Sports
A petition demanding Argentina's removal from the FIFA World Cup 2026 has reportedly gathered more than 7.5 million signatures, with supporters alleging repeated referee favouritism during the tournament. The online campaign claims controversial officiating decisions have unfairly benefited the defending champions, particularly in their knockout matches. However, FIFA has not responded to the petition and there is no indication that Argentina faces any disciplinary action. Argentina remain in the tournament and are set to face England in the semi-final. The petition reflects growing frustration among some football fans but has no impact on FIFA's competition rules. (PC:
