Argentina's national team has achieved great success in football, but these achievements often overshadow and sometimes highlight the racism problem that exists in society. At the 2026 World Cup, a group of Argentine fans was heard chanting a racist song against French players of African descent. ## What happened? The song, which refers to French players as 'colonized' and tells them to 'play for Angola if they have the balls', is not new. It was first heard in the 2022 World Cup final between France and Argentina, and then repeated after Argentina's victory in the 2024 Copa América. ## Why is it important for Argentina? The racism problem in Argentina is a complex issue that dates back to the country's history. The idea that Argentina is a 'white' country is based on European immigration, but ignores the presence of Afro-descendant and indigenous populations. In 1778, the Buenos Aires census showed that 37% of the city was Afro-descendant. However, this population was decimated by war, disease, and immigration policies designed to 'whiten' the country. ## What comes next? The Argentina national team will face England in their next match on July 15. After their victory against Switzerland on July 12, the Argentine team is on a five-game winning streak.