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Argentina president breaks silence after 23 million sign petition demanding WC ban
Published 24 July 2026 ยท politics
Argentina's World Cup final controversy has escalated after the "Argentina Out" petition closed with more than 23.3 million verified signatures, narrowly missing a Guinness World
Argentina's World Cup final controversy has escalated after the "Argentina Out" petition closed with more than 23.3 million verified signatures, narrowly missing a Guinness World Record. President Javier Milei hit back with defiant social media posts as FIFA continues investigating the post-match brawl, while a rival campaign demanding a replay of the final has also gathered widespread support.
Published: July 25, 2026 โข 4:31 AM IST ยท Updated: July 25, 2026 โข 11:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Argentina's World Cup final controversy has escalated after the "Argentina Out" petition closed with more than 23.3 million verified signatures, narrowly missing a Guinness World Record.
President Javier Milei hit back with defiant social media posts as FIFA continues investigating the post-match brawl, while a rival campaign demanding a replay of the final has also gathered widespread support.