‘Take your hand off that T-shirt’: Fans react as Israel supports Argentina in final; Free Palestine slogans galore
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for Argentina ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, wishing Lionel Messi's team 'great success.' This endorsement has sparked backlash among Argentine fans on social media, who are voicing their solidarity with Palestine and rejecting Israeli support. The situation reflects the complex dynamics of Argentina-Israel relations, which have recently strengthened amid ongoing criticism from domestic groups regarding Argentina's alignment with Israel.