Samuel L. Jackson criticizes Argentina during 2026 World Cup
Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked controversy on social media after sharing a message labeling Argentina as one of the world's most racist countries.
Renowned Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked a major controversy on social media during the 2026 World Cup. The actor shared a post originally from the SEC Black Alumni Network, which labeled Argentina as one of the most racist countries in the world.
The post urged black individuals not to support the Argentine national team. It featured a montage of Jackson's character from the film Django Unchained wearing an Argentina shirt, effectively questioning those in the black community who chose to cheer for the team during the tournament.
The content triggered an immediate backlash from Argentine fans. Because the message was posted via an Instagram story, users could not reply directly to that section. Instead, thousands of fans flooded the actor's most recent posts with demands for clarification and criticism over what they viewed as a generalized accusation against their country. Jackson has yet to issue an official response or explanation regarding the controversy.