Pakistan, July 23 -- Thousands of football fans have launched online petitions following Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, calling on FIFA to investigate the match and consider further action. While one campaign demands a replay of the final, another seeks Argentina's exclusion from future World Cup tournaments. Both petitions have gained widespread attention, although neither has any direct legal effect on FIFA's decision-making process.

The replay petition argues that the World Cup final was affected by controversial refereeing and calls for FIFA to conduct a transparent investigation. Its creator claims video footage raises concerns about the officiating and urges football's governing body to review the mat...