WC 2026 ⚽ · 18 July 2026
World Cup plagued by VAR controversy and Argentina 'fix' claims
The World Cup has seen a surge in conspiracy theories, especially after controversial VAR decisions in Argentina's matches. Following his team's 3-2 defeat, the Egyptian coach, Hossam Hassan, alleged that FIFA desired Argentina and Lionel Messi to continue participating in the competition. The integrity of the tournament was further questioned when FIFA reversed a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun, a decision made after Donald Trump interceded.
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