About 82,000 fans have signed an Argentine petition calling for a rematch of the 2026 World Cup final, which featured Argentina and Spain, according to the newspaper 'The Sun'.

The Spanish national team won the 2026 World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0, with a goal scored by Ferran Torres, in the final match held last Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

Electronic petition calling for a rematch

The British newspaper explained that an Argentine fan named Gisela Sanchez created an electronic petition urging football fans to sign it, criticizing the referee's performance and calling for a rematch.

Accusations against the referee

Sanchez wrote in the text of the petition, which now has about 82,000 signatures: 'The final match between Argentina and Spain was marred by controversial refereeing decisions, and we believe, based on video clips, that the referee influenced the outcome of the match.'

She added: 'It is a great disappointment for the players and coaches, and above all for the fans who wish to see a match decided by talent and dedication on the field, not by controversial refereeing decisions. If we allow such incidents to pass without review, it sends a negative message to future generations of athletes and fans. Therefore, we call on FIFA to review these incidents transparently and consider a rematch of the final.'

Conspiracy theories and counter-campaigns

This petition was not the only reaction to Argentina's loss, as many conspiracy theories spread across social media, including claims that Argentine players were forced to manipulate the match result to avoid the arrest of Argentine Football Association President Claudio Tapia.

In contrast, another petition emerged calling for the exclusion of the Argentine national team from all future World Cup editions, with its organizers claiming it gathered about 29 million signatures before it was closed on July 19.

Is a World Cup final rematch possible?

A rematch of the 2026 World Cup final remains unlikely, as FIFA regulations state that matches are not replayed due to the referee's discretionary errors, such as awarding a penalty, disallowing a goal for offside, or issuing a red card, even if those decisions are later proven to be incorrect.

About 82,000 fans have signed an Argentine petition calling for a rematch of the 2026 World Cup final, which featured Argentina and Spain, according to the newspaper "The Sun."

The Spanish national team won the 2026 World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0, with a goal scored by Ferran Torres, in the final match held last Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

Electronic petition calling for a rematch

The British newspaper explained that an Argentine fan named Gisela Sanchez created an electronic petition urging football fans to sign it, criticizing the referee's performance and calling for a rematch.

Accusations against the referee

Sanchez wrote in the text of the petition, which now has about 82,000 signatures: "The final match between Argentina and Spain was marred by controversial refereeing decisions, and we believe, based on video clips, that the referee influenced the outcome of the match."

She added: "It is a great disappointment for the players and coaches, and above all for the fans who wish to see a match decided by talent and dedication on the field, not by controversial refereeing decisions. If we allow such incidents to pass without review, it sends a negative message to future generations of athletes and fans. Therefore, we call on FIFA to review these incidents transparently and consider a rematch of the final."

Conspiracy theories and counter-campaigns

This petition was not the only reaction to Argentina's loss, as many conspiracy theories spread across social media, including claims that Argentine players were forced to manipulate the match result to avoid the arrest of Argentine Football Association President Claudio Tapia.

In contrast, another petition emerged calling for the exclusion of the Argentine national team from all future World Cup editions, with its organizers claiming it gathered about 29 million signatures before it was closed on July 19.

Is a World Cup final rematch possible?

A rematch of the 2026 World Cup final remains unlikely, as FIFA regulations state that matches are not replayed due to the referee's discretionary errors, such as awarding a penalty, disallowing a goal for offside, or issuing a red card, even if those decisions are later proven to be incorrect.