# Argentina World Cup Expulsion Petition Surpasses 10 Million Signatures
More than 10 million people have signed a petition calling for Argentina's removal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The petition was launched following Argentina's comeback victory over Egypt, with signatories alleging that referee bias favored Lionel Messi's team during the match.
Egypt has formally accused FIFA of unfair officiating in the game. The complaint centers on decisions made by referees during Argentina's comeback win, which Egypt views as improperly influenced in Argentina's favor.
The petition represents significant public sentiment regarding the disputed match outcome and raises questions about refereeing standards in the competition. Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni has been involved in the situation, though specific details of his response were not included in available coverage.
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