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<\/p>\nThe people of Argentina are shutting down racism allegations<\/p>\n
Argentinian locals are defending themselves after being hit with allegations of racism following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s football team and its fans have been criticised for their behaviour throughout the tournament, including Sunday\u2019s (19 July) final which saw them lose 1-0 to Spain before a brawl kicked off.<\/p>\n
Among the country\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
The post he shared, created by the SEC Black Alumni Network, suggested that Argentina has \u2018historically been one of, if not the most, racist countries in the world\u2019.<\/p>\n
Jackson\u2019s post sparked massive debate online, with Argentinians flooding the Django Unchained actor\u2019s Instagram with disappointed comments.<\/p>\n
Now, Argentinian locals are speaking out in defence of their country, claiming that they\u2019ve been grossly misunderstood.<\/p>\n
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\u2018They confuse arrogance with pride\u2019
\nSpeaking to Al Jazeera, Buenos Aires resident Leo Simone said: \u201cI think we deserve some credit for not being very well-liked, because of this tendency to be arrogant and look down on most people from a pedestal.\u201d<\/p>\n
His wife, who preferred not to give her name, added: \u201cThey confuse arrogance with pride.\u201d<\/p>\n
The publication also spoke to Maximiliano Heredia, 35, who commented: \u201cWe\u2019ve always been criticised, we\u2019re used to it. But we always give it our all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some Argentinians have suggested that the style of mockery and provocation that they are used to simply doesn\u2019t translate well.<\/p>\n
Evelio Rubio, 47, a Venezuelan who has lived in Argentina for the past decade suggested it was impossible for people outside the country to understand how \u2018football is experienced here\u2019.<\/p>\n
Labels that have \u2018come from colonising countries that have not yet fully resolved the issue of racism\u2019
\nSimilarly sports journalist Ezequiel Fernandez Moores told AFP: \u201cWe can\u2019t expect the world to understand us, our way of being, feeling, and expressing ourselves.\u201dThough he did admit: \u201cSometimes we think we\u2019re the centre of the universe, that God and our own navel are Argentine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking to Al Jazeera about accusations of racism made against Argentinian society as a whole following the World Cup tournament, Sociologist Ivan Schuliaquer said that, while racism should never be denied, \u2018in many cases, these labels come from colonising countries that have not yet fully resolved the issue of racism\u2019.<\/p>\n
What were the racism allegations that were made against Argentinians during the World Cup?
\nEarlier on in the 2026 World Cup, some Argentinian football fans were accused of racism during matches.In one instance, FIFA launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse against streamer and influencer IShowSpeed.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old shared footage to his YouTube channel from Argentina\u2019s game against Cape Verde, during which he wore a Cape Verde jersey.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the incident soon after, a statement from FIFA read: \u201cFIFA was made aware of an incident involving a supporter and #IShowSpeed at Miami Stadium during the Argentina vs Cabo Verde match on 3 July 2026 and immediately initiated an investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Criticism of the team and their fans came to a head at the World Cup Final on Sunday (19 July) when a \u2018disgraceful\u2019 fight broke out on the pitch after the final whistle was blown.<\/p>\n
FIFA has since issued a statement to confirm they have opened an investigation into the \u2018violent conduct\u2019.<\/p>\n
Featured Image Credit: Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images<\/p>\n
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