Why Amitabh Bachchan’s post about France’s World Cup squad is facing backlash
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has come under scrutiny on social media after a post on X about France’s FIFA World Cup 2026 football squad prompted widespread discussion and mixed reactions online.
The actor shared a message that quickly went viral and became one of the most talked-about topics on the platform. He wrote, “T 5794 – अब कहे देते हैं : the French WC 2026 football team .. the FRENCH !! 11 players in team .. 10 Black .. !! 1 white !!? the POWER of BLACK.”
Many social media users criticised Bachchan for drawing attention to the racial identities of the players rather than their nationality. Some argued that members of France’s national football team should be recognised primarily as French athletes, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds. Others questioned the relevance of highlighting race in a discussion about the squad.
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The post also reignited conversations about the diversity of France’s national football team, an issue that has been debated for years. Several users pointed out that France is a multicultural society and that many players representing the country were born and raised in France, even if their families trace their origins to Africa, the Caribbean or other regions.
