Millions Sign Petition to Remove Argentina From 2026 World Cup

An online petition calling for Argentina's removal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has attracted more than 2.5 million signatures, with supporters accusing FIFA of showing favoritism toward the reigning world champions. Fans Accuse FIFA of Bias Toward Argentina The petition, published on the website argentinaout.com, claims that FIFA and match officials have failed to remain impartial toward Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team. "FIFA and the referees are not impartial when it comes to Lionel Messi and Argentina. Why should the rest of the world compete if the winner has already been chosen? Remove Argentina and give everyone else an equal chance," the petition states.