The people of Argentina are shutting down racism allegations
Argentinian locals are defending themselves after being hit with allegations of racism following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The country’s football team and its fans have been criticised for their behaviour throughout the tournament, including Sunday’s (19 July) final which saw them lose 1-0 to Spain before a brawl kicked off.
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Among the country’s critics has been A-list actor Samuel L Jackson, 77, who took to social media on Sunday night to urge Black people not to support Argentina.
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The post he shared, created by the SEC Black Alumni Network, suggested that Argentina has ‘historically been one of, if not the most, racist countries in the world’.
Jackson’s post sparked massive debate online, with Argentinians flooding the Django Unchained actor’s Instagram with disappointed comments.
Now, Argentinian locals are speaking out in defence of their country, claiming that they’ve been grossly misunderstood.
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The post he shared, created by the SEC Black Alumni Network, suggested that Argentina has ‘historically been one of, if not the most, racist countries in the world’.
Jackson’s post sparked massive debate online, with Argentinians flooding the Django Unchained actor’s Instagram with disappointed comments.
Now, Argentinian locals are speaking out in defence of their country, claiming that they’ve been grossly misunderstood.
