India, July 21 -- Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited controversy surrounding Argentina's run to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after his verified Instagram account liked a video accusing FIFA of helping Lionel Messi's side progress through the tournament.

Screenshots circulating on social media showed Ronaldo's verified account, @cristiano, among those who had liked the Instagram reel.

The video was uploaded by the Instagram account of Spanish television programme Espejo Publico before Spain faced Argentina in the World Cup final. It featured journalist Pilar Rodriguez Losantos making serious allegations against world football's governing body and questioning the legitimacy of Argentina's route through the knockout rounds.

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