Why does the whole world want Argentina to "throw" the 2026 World Cup?
Friends, let's be honest. What is happening now around the Argentine national team is no longer just sporting rivalry. It is a true phenomenon. A team that millions adored just a couple of years ago has today become one of the most hated in the world.
How did we get here?
Messi and his legacy
After the triumph at the 2022 World Cup and the Copa America, Argentina ceased to be the "people's" team for many. The victories began to be perceived as "unfair" — especially by those who support Brazil, France, and Germany. People grew tired of one national team dominating.
Conspiracy theories and the "referee plot"
Now every Argentina match is scrutinized under a microscope. Any controversial decision in their favor is immediately "FIFA helping Messi end his career beautifully." The mass butthurt has reached its peak.
Corruption and the image of a "star" team
The scandals surrounding FIFA, loud statements from players, the behavior of some Argentine fans — all of this added fuel to the fire. Now many see Argentina not as a romantic team, but as "privileged."
Argentina has indeed become too strong and too "proper" in the eyes of many. Football loves storylines where favorites fall. So yes — very many people want to see Messi and company lose. It's not hatred toward the team itself, but a desire for a beautiful, dramatic story.
But football is not a movie. Argentina remains one of the main favorites. And if they take the trophy again — it will not be "unfairness," but a confirmation of their class.
