Afghanistan, July 14 -- Argentina's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals has fueled widespread conspiracy theories on social media, with critics alleging that controversial refereeing decisions have favored Lionel Messi and the defending champions throughout the tournament. FIFA has dismissed accusations of bias, and no evidence has emerged to substantiate the claims.
The online debate intensified after several contentious decisions involving Argentina during the World Cup. Supporters of rival teams have argued that key officiating calls consistently benefited Argentina, helping the defending champions advance to the final four.
One of the most widely discussed incidents occurred during Argentina's group-stage match again...