Argentina's President Milei accuses U.S. Democrats, Brazil, Mexico of anti-Argentina campaign during 2026 World Cup

Published Jul 30, 08:00 AM UTC

Argentina's President Javier Milei has accused foreign political entities of funding an 'anti-Argentina' campaign during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an interview with Radio Mitre, Milei alleged that 25% of the campaign's funding came from the Brazilian government, with additional support from U.S. Democrats and Mexico. He claimed these 'progressive leaders' oppose his free-market ideas and that negative social media attention stemmed from Argentina's alliance with Israel and the U.S. government. Milei provided no evidence for his claims. The article notes that on-field controversies, including complaints about referee bias and playing style, also contributed to negative attention. The report highlights the intersection of sports and politics at the tournament.