International Football · Monday, July 27, 2026
Milei defends Argentina amid criticism ahead of 2026
Argentine president rejects calls to ban his national team from the 2026 World Cup, attributing criticism to jealousy.
By Editorial team
Javier Milei, president of Argentina, responded to hostile campaigns targeting his national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He fiercely defended the squad against waves of detractors. Milei attributes these attacks to the jealousy sparked by the Albiceleste's recent successes. Argentina, the reigning world champions, will participate in the competition scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.