Cristiano Ronaldo triggers social media debate after liking video questioning FIFA's integrity

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo interacted with an Instagram video by 'Espejo Publico' that alleged FIFA bias toward Argentina. The video specifically focused on Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals, which was marred by ongoing controversy regarding refereeing and VAR decisions throughout the tournament. Fans interpreted the 41-year-old's action as a public critique of officiating, noting incidents such as a disallowed Egyptian goal in the Round of 16. In the final, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament. Following the match, FIFA launched an investigation into the conduct of the Argentine team due to confrontations between players. Ronaldo himself was eliminated in the Round of 16 after Portugal's 1-0 loss to Spain, marking his final appearance in a World Cup.