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"Infantino, argentino," the cry of Spanish discontent at the 2026 World Cup Final
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"Infantino, argentino," the cry of Spanish discontent at the 2026 World Cup Final

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spanish fans at the World Cup final chanted "Infantino, argentino" to protest perceived favoritism towards Argentina.
  • The chants expressed discontent with refereeing decisions they felt were unfair to Spain during the match against Argentina.
  • Accusations of biased officiating favoring Lionel Messi and Argentina have circulated throughout the tournament.

Spanish fans, though a minority in the stands of the New Jersey-New York Stadium for the 2026 World Cup final, made their discontent heard during the match against Argentina. Chants of "Infantino, argentino" echoed through the stadium, particularly from sections occupied by La Furia Roja supporters.

The protests appeared to stem from perceived unfair refereeing decisions against Spain and in favor of Lionel Messi's team. These calls reflected a broader sentiment among some fans throughout the tournament who accused officials of favoring Argentina, suggesting the World Cup was "fixed" for the Albiceleste in what is considered Messi's final tournament.

Even before the final, during their send-off in New York, Spanish fans were already voicing their opposition to Argentina and alleged support from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The chants during the final amplified these accusations of biased officiating throughout the competition.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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