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A petition demanding Argentina’s removal from the World Cup has reportedly attracted more than six million signatures, with supporters alleging that the reigning champions have benefited from repeated referee favouritism.

The campaign claims that several controversial decisions have gone Argentina’s way, reigniting accusations that officials are treating Lionel Messi’s team differently from their opponents.

For critics, this is no longer about one disputed penalty, foul, or VAR decision. They argue that a pattern has emerged and that FIFA must investigate to protect the credibility of the tournament.

Argentina’s supporters, however, have dismissed the petition as bitterness from rival fans unable to accept the team’s success. They insist Argentina earned its results through talent, experience, and strong performances—not special treatment.

Even with millions of signatures, an online petition alone is unlikely to remove a national team from the competition without verified evidence of serious wrongdoing.

Still, the controversy is spreading rapidly.

The question now is simple: are fans exposing genuine refereeing bias, or is Argentina’s success creating one of football’s biggest conspiracy theories?