Argentina President Responds as 23M Sign Petition Seeking World Cup Ban

A petition calling for Argentina's ban from future FIFA World Cup tournaments closed with over 23.3 million verified signatures, narrowly missing a Guinness World Record. Argentine President Javier Milei broke his silence on the controversy, posting defiant responses on social media. The petition emerged in the wake of a post-match brawl involving Argentine players following the World Cup final. FIFA is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. A separate counter-campaign demanding a replay of the final has also gained considerable public support.