Argentina Out' World Cup petition nearly breaks Guinness World Record

Argentina’s World Cup run has drawn FIFA scrutiny after FIFA confirmed an investigation into “disgusting” scenes at the end of the final. The tournament’s climax saw Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. FIFA said its disciplinary committee has appointed an ethics prosecutor to assess altercations involving players including Nahuel Molina, Leandro Paredes and Thiago Almada, along with assistant coach Roberto Ayala. The article cites an alleged punch thrown at Spain captain Rodri and a clash involving Paredes and Spain’s Eric García. The case could be judged as violating rules of decent conduct and bringing football and FIFA into disrepute. Separately, a petition titled “Argentina Out” has closed with 23,316,108 signatures, nearly approaching the Guinness record of 24,319,181.