Argentina fans petition for replay of 2026 World Cup final

Thousands of Argentina supporters have launched an online petition demanding a replay of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, alleging corrupt officiating in their team's 1-0 extra-time loss to Spain. The petition on Change.org, created by Gisela Sanchez, had gathered over 82,000 signatures as of July 23, 2026. It calls on FIFA to annul the result and investigate the performance of Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, whom it accuses of being bribed to influence the match's outcome.

Spain secured its second World Cup title with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match was marked by Argentina's inability to register a shot on target during regulation time and a red card shown to Enzo Fernández in the 93rd minute for a second yellow card offense. The final whistle triggered heated confrontations, with Argentina's Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina involved in altercations with Spanish players Eric Garcia, Gavi, and Rodri.

The petition's author argues the final was "tarnished by the controversial and corrupt performance of the referee" and represents a "monumental disappointment" for fans who expect matches to be decided by skill. However,...