"Argentina Out": Digital Campaign Seeks Team's Expulsion from 2026 World Cup

A digital campaign titled "Argentina Out" is rapidly gaining traction on social media, with internet users actively seeking to pressure for the exclusion of the Argentine national football team from the 2026 World Cup. The initiative has garnered significant online support, surpassing two million digital signatures, and its organizers project reaching a substantially higher figure.

According to reports, the campaign's proponents argue that FIFA and the referees have shown favoritism towards Lionel Messi's squad, thereby compromising the fairness of the competition for other participating nations. The campaign details a series of alleged irregularities that, in the view of its creators, are not mere coincidences.

Among the points highlighted on the petition platform are claims of a "rigged" match against Egypt, an alleged excessive number of penalties awarded to the Argentine team in recent tournaments, and serious fouls that were purportedly overlooked by referees in favor of Argentine players. The campaign also references accusations of racist behavior by segments of the Argentine fanbase and a supposed investigation by U.S. security agencies, such as the FBI, into financial matters linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States.

To bolster these assertions and advocate for what they describe as "fair competition," the petition's promoters have published screenshots and video recordings on the campaign's website. The digital mobilization continues to spread across various platforms under the hashtag #KickArgentinaOut.