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10 Million Sign Petition to Expel Argentina From World Cup Over Referee Bias Claims
Times of India Sports·Thursday, 16 July 2026
Over 10 million people have signed a petition demanding Argentina's removal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing alleged referee bias in their favour after their comeback win over Egypt. Egypt have disputed the officiating, while Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni rejected the claims, saying VAR and modern technology make favouritism impossible. The petition has not resulted in any official action from FIFA.
Why It Matters
Whether or not the claims hold water, a 10-million-signature petition raises serious questions about trust in football's officiating systems on a global scale.
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