15 Referees Who Demonstrated Favoritism Toward Argentina in the 2026 World Cup

The decision by the refereeing in the 2026 World Cup sparked a wave of anger and protests from various national teams, with FIFA being accused of favoritism towards Argentina and offering excessive protection to its star players. This affected the outcomes of matches against teams such as Egypt, Algeria, and Switzerland. International refereeing experts confirmed that there was clear favoritism and that matches were being directed in favor of the Argentine team, with changes in error standards and the use of video technology in a way that undermines the principles of fairness and integrity in the tournament.