Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to allegations of FIFA bias toward Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has shown support for a video that alleges FIFA facilitated Argentina's advancement to the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The video, shared by the account @espejopublico, claims that FIFA's decisions favored Argentina during their match against England, which they won 2-1. Following the final loss to Spain, where Argentina failed to score, FIFA initiated an investigation into the Argentine team's conduct. Ronaldo’s reaction comes after his own Portugal team was eliminated by Spain in the Round of 16, marking his last World Cup appearance at age 41.
- •Ronaldo liked a video alleging FIFA corruption on social media.
- •Argentina defeated England 2-1 before losing to Spain in the finals.
- •FIFA is investigating Argentina's actions after their final match.
- •Ronaldo's Portugal was eliminated by Spain in the Round of 16.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo Likes Video Alleging FIFA Helped Argentina to Finals
"The Portugal national soccer team star seemingly hinted at his feelings about Argentina's performance.
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