As predictions for the 2026 World Cup final are heavily debated across global sports networks, one thing is for certain: for many fans, the upcoming face-off between Spain and Argentina represents something beyond the beautiful game and national pride.
Through debates on social media, videos and memes, thousands of spectators around the world have expressed that for them, Sunday's final represents a referendum on political solidarity for Palestine amid Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
“Pro-Palestine vs Pro-Israel,” said one X user about the match.
As tensions brew before the match, Argentina are facing opposition online from people who perceive the reigning world champions as being associated with Israel due to the countries' close political relationship.
Argentinian President Javier Milei has declared that he is "sincerely proud to be the most Zionist president in the world".
