New Delhi, July 15 -- More than 10 million people have now signed a petition calling for Argentina to be kicked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The campaign on argentinaout.com accuses FIFA and match officials of repeated bias in favour of Lionel Messi and the defending champions. The huge number of signatures shows how strongly many fans feel about what they see as unfair officiating during the tournament.

The backlash has grown sharply after Argentina's dramatic Round of 16 win over Egypt. That result, combined with earlier decisions that went Argentina's way, has left supporters demanding consistent rules and transparent refereeing for every team.

Argentina trailed 2-0 against Egypt but scored three goals in the final 13 minutes to a...