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Samuel L. Jackson Calls Out Argentina as “One of the Most Racist Countries” After World Cup Final
7/21/2026, 12:26:53 AM
The Instagram Post and Its Message
Honorary Oscar recipient Samuel L. Jackson reposted a viral meme on Instagram following the 2024 FIFA World Cup final, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. The meme, featuring Jackson’s character Stephen from *Django Unchained*, reads: “Dear Black People: Please do not cheer or root for Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup. Argentina has historically been one of, if not the most racist countries in the world.” Jackson added, “If you are a Black person cheering for Argentina, this is what you look like to me. We hear you loud and clear.” The post directly urged Black fans to refrain from supporting the Argentine team.
Historical Context of Racism in Argentina
Jackson’s criticism references scholarly accounts that trace Argentina’s racial hierarchy to the post-abolition era. According to the meme’s caption, the country’s Black population was systematically erased through deliberate census omissions and state-sponsored policies that linked caste placement to skin color. These historical practices are cited as the basis for labeling Argentina as “one of the most racist countries in the world.”
Jackson’s Broader Anti-Racism Commentary
Jackson’s Instagram message aligns with his long-standing public opposition to racism. In a 2023 Rolling Stone interview, he described seeing “the same rednecks” when observing former President Donald Trump that he encountered growing up under segregation. He further asserted that the Republican Party “doesn’t care who you are. If you’re not them, you’re the enemy,” extending his critique to other marginalized groups, including gay people and youth.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Dear Black People: Please do not cheer or root for Argentina to win the FIFA World Cup. Argentina has historically been one of, if not the most racist countries in the world.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Instagram repost
- “If you are a Black person cheering for Argentina, this is what you look like to me. We hear you loud and clear.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Instagram repost
- “When I see Trump, I see the same rednecks I saw when I was growing up who called me ‘n-----’ and tried to keep me in my place,” — Samuel L. Jackson, Rolling Stone interview
- “That’s what the Republican Party is to me. They’re doing it to young people, gay people. They don’t care who you are. If you’re not them, you’re the enemy.” — Samuel L. Jackson, Rolling Stone interview
