Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited debate surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup after liking a social media video that accused Argentina and FIFA of benefiting from refereeing favoritism. Argentina reached the final before losing to Spain, but several commentators questioned officiating decisions throughout the tournament.
Spanish journalist Pilar Rodríguez Losantos strongly criticized Argentina during an appearance on the television program Espejo Público. She claimed that Argentina should have exited the competition much earlier and alleged that FIFA favored Lionel Messi’s team. Egyptian national team coach Hossam Hassan also voiced concerns about refereeing decisions during the tournament.
Ronaldo drew attention after liking a video featuring Rodríguez Losantos’ remarks. The interaction quickly circulated across social media and fueled fresh discussions about officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
