Why Over 80,000 Argentina Fans Want FIFA to Replay the World Cup Final Against Spain

The conclusion of Argentina's 2026 World Cup journey was harsh. With Lionel Messi likely considering retirement from international soccer, the 1-0 defeat to Spain hit many fans hard.

One supporter, convinced that poor refereeing cost Argentina the win, started a petition that quickly gathered more than 60,000 signatures. Now, with over 80,700 supporters joining the call, questions arise about whether FIFA might act on it.

The Petition Details

Gisela Sanchez launched the petition on Change.org, urging FIFA to replay the final match between Argentina and Spain. The text points to several decisions by referee Slavko Vincic and his team that allegedly influenced the outcome. Despite these claims, no concrete evidence has been presented to back them up.

The petition asks for a review of these incidents, but FIFA only considers replays in exceptional cases. Without clear proof, the likelihood of the match being replayed is very low.

A Rival Petition Gains Even More Support

On the other side, another petition is gaining massive traction. It calls for Argentina to be banned from future international tournaments. This campaign has amassed over 24 million signatures, nearly breaking the Guinness World Record for the most signed petition.

This petition reflects a strong backlash from some corners, showing how divisive the final has become.

Will FIFA Replay the Final?

The answer is no. Regardless of how many people sign a petition on platforms like Change.org, these efforts carry no official power to change match results.

Spain’s victory in the World Cup stands as is, and FIFA has shown no indication that they will consider a replay based on public petitions.