You might have noticed a certain kind of video in your social media feed in recent weeks. Countless people are complaining about poor officiating at the 2026 World Cup, and claiming that one particular team — Argentina — is benefitting from questionable calls. That, in turn, has given rise to a much darker claim: that FIFA has rigged the World Cup so that Lionel Messi and Argentina will win it.
Rigged For Argentina? A Conspiracy Theory Goes Viral
Fans are outraged over what they claim is special treatment for Lionel Messi and Argentina. What's actually happening is much more interesting.
