{"id":238738,"date":"2026-07-15T13:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-why-mexico-still-holds-a-grudge-against-argentina-according-to-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T13:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:42:19","slug":"world-cup-2026-why-mexico-still-holds-a-grudge-against-argentina-according-to-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/world-cup-2026-why-mexico-still-holds-a-grudge-against-argentina-according-to-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026: Why Mexico Still Holds a Grudge Against Argentina, According to Teknomers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The American newspaper maintains that the resentment towards the Albiceleste is fueled by repeated eliminations in World Cups, referee controversies, the media exposure of Lionel Messi and conversations on networks with misinformation<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>The Resentment of Mexican Fans Towards Argentina<\/h2>\n<p>The classification of <strong>Argentina<\/strong> to the semi-finals of <strong>World Cup 2026<\/strong> not only showcased their football prowess but also reignited a long-standing animosity among Latin American fans, particularly in <strong>Mexico<\/strong>. The <strong>Los Angeles Times<\/strong> recently reported that this resentment is rooted in various factors that have historically soured relations between the two nations in the context of football.<\/p>\n<h3>Historical Clashes and Controversy<\/h3>\n<p>The animosity toward Argentina is not a new phenomenon. It has been building for decades, largely fueled by repeated encounters in the World Cup. Specifically, Argentina has eliminated Mexico in <strong>four World Cups<\/strong>: Uruguay 1930, Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, and Qatar 2022. Each of these clashes has left a bitter taste among Mexican supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Key incidents have further inflamed tensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maxi Rodr\u00edguez&#8217;s last-minute goal in 2006<\/strong> during extra time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carlos T\u00e9vez&#8217;s controversial goal<\/strong> in 2010, which many argue was offside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lionel Messi\u2019s stellar performance<\/strong> in 2022, which highlighted Argentina&#8217;s dominance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These pivotal moments not only evoke anger but also serve as a direct reminder of Mexico&#8217;s disappointing outcomes against its South American rival.<\/p>\n<h3>Influence of Social Media and Cultural Perceptions<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, the power of <strong>social media<\/strong> cannot be underestimated. Conversations online often blend genuine analysis with misinformation, inflating emotions and perpetuating negative perceptions. One incident that dramatically shifted the Mexican public\u2019s view of Lionel Messi was his actions after a match where he left a Mexican jersey on the floor. Boxer <strong>Sa\u00fal \u201cCanelo\u201d \u00c1lvarez<\/strong> interpreted this as disrespectful, which also drew significant media attention.<\/p>\n<p>Messi himself later acknowledged how this incident tainted his image among Mexican fans, complicating his status as a beloved football figure.<\/p>\n<h2>Controversies in Refereeing<\/h2>\n<p>Recent World Cup discussions have shifted to address allegations surrounding <strong>biased officiating<\/strong>. Reports highlighted several questionable refereeing decisions, including a potential red card not reviewed in the match against Algeria and a penalty not awarded against Egypt. These incidents prompted terms like <strong>&#8220;VARrgentina&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;ArgentFIFA&#8221;<\/strong> to trend on social media, illustrating how deeply entrenched the sentiment against Argentina has become.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Times<\/strong> outlines how even technical explanations from FIFA regarding contentious plays have failed to sway public opinion. Many fans feel justified in their skepticism toward Argentina&#8217;s advantages, especially in light of perceived favoritism.<\/p>\n<h3>The Legacy of \u201cAntimessism\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Moreover, the phenomenon dubbed \u201cantimessism\u201d amplifies existing frustrations. This disdain originates from historical media portrayals and continues to grow, especially during Messi&#8217;s time at <strong>FC Barcelona<\/strong>, when rivalries intensified.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: Evolving Narratives in Football<\/h2>\n<p>As the <strong>2026 World Cup<\/strong> approaches, the blend of historical grievances, social media influence, and refereeing controversies will likely sustain the Mexican disdain towards Argentina. The <strong>Los Angeles Times<\/strong> concludes that public perception can evolve more swiftly than official narratives, indicating that the rivalry will likely simmer as Argentina aims for yet another shot at World Cup glory. The heart of this rivalry is not just about football; it&#8217;s a complex interplay of history, culture, and emotion that continues to impact fans across nations.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The American newspaper maintains that the resentment towards the Albiceleste is fueled by repeated eliminations in World Cups, referee controversies, the media exposure of Lionel Messi and conversations on networks with misinformation The Resentment of Mexican Fans Towards Argentina The classification of Argentina to the semi-finals of World Cup 2026 not only showcased their football [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":238739,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[9699,1470,51477,1155,7396,36756,9951,21,44949,38089,110],"class_list":["post-238738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-argentina","tag-cup","tag-grudge","tag-holds","tag-mexico","tag-north-america","tag-soccer","tag-sport","tag-teknomers","tag-top-pictures","tag-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=238738"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":238740,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238738\/revisions\/238740"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=238738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=238738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=238738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}