Argentina Has Become the World Cup’s Surprise Villain — Here’s Why

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How disputed decisions, Messi’s influence, and growing FIFA mistrust reshaped Argentina’s image

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Argentina arrived as defending champions with the game’s most celebrated player and a story that once attracted enormous neutral support. As the tournament became more intense, however, that emotional advantage began to weaken.

The change is partly about incidents on the pitch and partly about wider distrust surrounding the competition. Argentina’s new role is therefore a perception rather than an objective verdict—but it has become impossible to ignore.