Resolution criteria
This market will resolve to YES if a community poll conducted at the close of this market determines that FIFA has favored Argentina (specifically during the 2026 World Cup cycle). It will resolve to NO otherwise.
Poll Procedure: The creator will post a poll in the comments of this market upon its close, to remain open for at least 48 hours.
Outcome: If a majority (>50%) of voters select "Yes", this market resolves to YES. If a majority (>50%) of voters select "No", or if the vote is a tie, this market resolves to NO.
Fallback: If a community poll is not successfully executed or fails to garner at least 50 total votes within 7 days of market close, the creator will resolve the market at their discretion, utilizing the prevailing consensus of soccer journalists and analysts.
Background
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concluded in July 2026 with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final, allegations that FIFA displayed favoritism toward Lionel Messi and the Argentine national team went viral.
The Controversies: In the Round of 16, Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan publicly accused FIFA of bias after a highly disputed VAR review overturned an Egyptian goal during Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory. Further scrutiny arose following refereeing decisions in matches against Switzerland and England, as well as the appointment of an all-Argentine officiating crew for a France vs. Morocco quarterfinal.
Public Reaction: A massive online petition at argentinaout.com calling for Argentina's disqualification gathered over 23 million signatures, nearly breaking a Guinness World Record. High-profile players also engaged with the controversy, with Cristiano Ronaldo drawing headlines for liking social media content that accused FIFA of manipulating the tournament to benefit Messi.
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