Joaquín Levinton's 'Wonderwall' version stirs Argentina-England semifinal

Joaquín Levinton, lead singer of Turf, released a Spanish adaptation of Oasis's "Wonderwall" ahead of the 2026 World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, turning the British anthem into an Argentine chant. The version went viral, amassing millions of views within hours Source: infobae.

The viral song

Levinton's version alters the lyrics to reference the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal (México '86) and the Falkland Islands (Malvinas). The chorus includes "La mano de Dios" and mentions Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi Source: clarin. The singer described it as a "sabotaje cultural" (cultural sabotage) aimed at the Gallagher brothers, who are associated with the original song Source: lavozar.

Reactions and controversy

• Liam Gallagher had previously posted about the match, expressing difficulty in supporting Argentina despite loving its people Source: clarin. Levinton responded with "Be scared" on social media, tagging the Oasis accounts Source: clarin.
• Manager Lionel Scaloni downplayed the match as "just another game," but Levinton disagreed, stating "no Argentine believes that" Source: lavozar. He emphasized the deep cultural and emotional significance of facing England Source: infobae.

Fan adoption

The song quickly became part of fan rituals, with many adopting it as a lucky charm. Levinton admitted fearing he might become a "mufa nacional" (national jinx) if Argentina lost Source: infobae. The adaptation joins a tradition of turning rock songs into football chants in Argentina Source: clarin.