Argentina Faces Global Backlash Over Racist Incidents During 2026 World Cup

Argentina's national team drew international condemnation throughout the 2026 World Cup over repeated racist incidents involving players and fans. Samuel L. Jackson and French anti-racist groups publicly criticized the team. Many Black Americans rooted for Argentina to lose the final. The backlash follows a 2022 racist chant that French anti-racist groups had flagged before that year's final against France.