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Biggest World Cup controversies

46% · The Argentina vs Egypt refereeing row

Two questions: this tournament, and all-time. Pick one in each, or add your own.

What's been the biggest controversy of the 2026 World Cup so far?

The Argentina vs Egypt refereeing row623 · 46%
Balogun's controversial red card (USA)253 · 18%
Sky-high ticket prices and empty seats134 · 10%
Hydration breaks hijacked for TV ads130 · 9%
VAR disallowing goals by a millimetre95 · 7%
Visa and travel bans locking fans out71 · 5%
Spanish restricted at official press conferences54 · 4%

What's the biggest controversy in World Cup history?

Maradona's 'Hand of God' (1986)655 · 48%
Maradona's failed drug test (1994)189 · 14%
Argentina's suspicious 6-0 win over Peru (1978)150 · 11%
Zidane's headbutt in the 2006 final139 · 10%
Frank Lampard's disallowed goal vs Germany (2010)94 · 7%
The 'Disgrace of Gijón': West Germany vs Austria (1982)61 · 4%
Suárez's deliberate handball vs Ghana (2010)59 · 4%

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