Why is Argentina’s football team so white?

Published: Jul 19, 2026 2:34 PM • Updated: Jul 19, 2026 4:38 PM • Original source

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Why is Argentina’s football team so white?

So as Argentina prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final why is the team so white in comparison to its South American neighbours? Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak explains.

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