The Argentina national team has been criticized for its behavior in the 2026 World Cup. In a conversation with his former teammate Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes referred to the attitude of the Argentine players as 'the most hated team in history'. Scholes criticized the way the Argentine players reacted to the defeat in the final against Spain, considering their behavior to be 'unacceptable'.

What happened?

The Argentina national team reached the final of the 2026 World Cup against Spain, but lost the game. However, the way the Argentine players reacted to the defeat was criticized. Scholes referred to the attitude of the Argentine players as 'unacceptable' and considered their behavior to be 'the reason why the Argentina national team is the most hated team in history'.

Why does this matter for Argentina?

The way the Argentina national team behaves in the 2026 World Cup can have an impact on its public image. If the team continues to be seen as 'the most hated team in history', it can negatively affect its reputation and its ability to attract new fans.

What's next?

The Argentina national team will have to work on improving its public image and its behavior in the 2026 World Cup. They need to find ways to react to defeat in a more positive and respectful manner, and avoid behaviors that can be seen as 'unacceptable'.

The last appearance of Argentina in the competition was on July 19, 2026, when they lost 1-0 against Spain. In their last series of games, Argentina has had a good performance, with 4 wins and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (LWWWW, most recent first).