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

The conclusion of Argentina's 2026 World Cup journey left many fans frustrated. With Lionel Messi possibly stepping away from international play, the 1-0 loss to Spain hit hard.

A fan convinced that poor refereeing cost Argentina the title started a petition that quickly gathered more than 60,000 signatures. The number has since climbed past 80,700. But can FIFA actually order a rematch?

Background on the Petition

Gisela Sanchez launched a petition on Change.org urging FIFA to replay the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Early reports showed around 61,000 signatures, but recent counts show over 80,700 people have signed in support.

Sanchez claims decisions made by referee Slavko Vincic and his officials influenced the match's outcome. She asks FIFA to review the incidents. Yet, no solid evidence backing these claims has been presented so far. FIFA rarely orders replays except under extraordinary circumstances, so this petition alone won't change the result.

Opposing Petition Calls for Argentina Ban

On the flip side, another petition demanding Argentina be banned from future international tournaments has gone viral. According to TSN Sports, it has surpassed 24 million signatures and is close to setting a Guinness World Record for the most signatories on a petition.

A petition to kick Argentina from the #FIFAWorldCup gathered over 23 million signatures from across 170 countries... almost breaking a Guinness World Record for the most signatories to a petition (24,319,181) 😅 The petition was closed with a thank-you note after Spain… — TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 21, 2026

Will FIFA Grant a Replay?

No. Despite the growing online support, FIFA will not replay the final between Argentina and Spain. Petitions on platforms like Change.org have no official power to overturn match results or force replays.

The 2026 final result stands as Spain's victory.