Massive Petition of 23 Million Calls for Argentina's World Cup Ban

WHO:

AOL.com - More than 23 million people from around 170 countries signed the petition titled "Argentina Out."

Men's Journal - Spain manager Luis de la Fuente condemned the conduct of several Argentine players.

WHAT:

AOL.com - The petition demanded that FIFA permanently ban Argentina from future FIFA World Cups.

AOL.com - The petition attracted over 23 million signatures, making it one of the largest petitions ever recorded worldwide.

AOL.com - Argentina lost the World Cup final against Spain 1-0 after extra time.

AOL.com - A separate petition launched by Argentine supporters demanding the World Cup final be replayed has garnered over 106,000 signatories.

WHERE:

AOL.com - The petition was signed by individuals from around 170 countries.

AOL.com - The World Cup final took place in a location not specified in the articles.

WHEN:

Men's Journal - The petition was closed after Spain lifted the trophy.

AOL.com - The petition was originally published on July 27, 2026.

WHY:

AOL.com - The petition accused FIFA and match officials of favoring Argentina and Lionel Messi throughout the 2026 World Cup.

AOL.com - The organizers believed that excluding Argentina was the only way to restore confidence in the tournament.

AOL.com - The anger stemmed from perceived referee bias and Argentina's long history of racism, particularly toward Black communities.

HOW:

AOL.com - The petition was organized online and aimed to gather five million signatures but exceeded expectations significantly.

AOL.com - Social media amplified allegations of referee bias and discriminatory behavior during the tournament.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 07:54 UTC)

A petition titled "Argentina Out" has gained significant traction, with over 23 million signatures from more than 170 countries, demanding that FIFA permanently ban Argentina from future World Cups. This movement follows Argentina's recent loss to Spain in the World Cup final, where they fell short with a score of one to zero after extra time, and has sparked a separate petition from Argentine supporters seeking to have the final replayed, which has already attracted over 106,000 signatories. The organizers of the original petition allege that FIFA and match officials showed favoritism towards Argentina and Lionel Messi during the tournament, citing concerns over referee bias and a troubling history of racism within the team.