At this edition of the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup, Argentina has attracted an extraordinary amount of hostility. Many Argentine supporters dismiss detractors as “haters” driven by envy of Lionel Messi and the team’s achievements.

Argentina's march to the World Cup final has reignited a familiar divide in global football, with many fans rallying behind whichever team faces the Albiceleste. From Maradona's…

Some World Cup fans have accused FIFA of favoring Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, and its star player, billionaire Lionel Messi.