Viral Claim of Ronaldo 'Liking' Anti-Argentina FIFA Post Sparks Debate Online

Spain emerged as the surprise champions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating defending champions Argentina in the final, sparking celebrations across the country. Soon after the title clash, social media was flooded with claims that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo had liked an Instagram video alleging FIFA showed favoritism toward Argentina during the tournament. The claim quickly gained traction, with many users interpreting it as Ronaldo's endorsement of the allegations.

However, fact-checks by media organisations found no visible evidence that Ronaldo's verified Instagram account had liked the video in question. While some social media users speculated that the like may have been removed or was no longer visible, there is no confirmed proof supporting the viral claim. Allegations of FIFA favoring Argentina intensified after several VAR decisions during the tournament, but FIFA has consistently denied any bias, maintaining that all officiating decisions were made according to the laws of the game.