Why is Argentina’s football team so white?

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Why is Argentina’s football team so white?

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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.

Published On 19 Jul 2026

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