Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, securing a spot in the final against Spain. The victory sparked celebrations among Argentine celebrities, both at the stadium and from home. Key goals were scored by Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez Source: Clarin.
Marley and Vicky Xipolitakis, Ian Lucas with his partner Renata Mónaco, and Marta Fort, daughter of the late Ricardo Fort, were among those watching from the stands Source: Clarin. Ian Lucas shared an ecstatic post: "A casa ingleses. Esto es Argentina papá" Source: Clarin. Marta Fort described it as "the spiciest match I've ever lived" Source: Clarin.
Pampita watched with her children, all wearing Argentina's blue kit Source: Clarin. Luisana Lopilato, from Canada, posted a video singing the new World Cup anthem and a selfie in the number 10 jersey Source: Infobae. Lali Espósito and Pedro Rosemblat created a shrine to Diego Maradona for the match, with Lali sharing an image of Maradona from the 1986 World Cup Source: Infobae, Clarin. Benjamín Agüero, Maradona's grandson, also posted a photo of Maradona celebrating a goal against England Source: Infobae.
“Le ganó 2 a 1 a Inglaterra y ahora enfrentará a España en el partido definitorio, en búsqueda del bicampeonato.”
“"¿Yo? Soldado de Enzo Fernández. Desde el día 1! Vamos Argentina carajo", destacó el cantante cordobés de cuartero.”
“"El partido más picante que viví. ¡Vamos Argentina carajo a la final! Hoy no fue solo un partido, fue historia y orgullo", aseguró la hija del fallecido chocolatero Ricardo Fort.”
Luck Ra, a cuarteto singer, celebrated with a shirt gifted by Enzo Fernández, declaring himself a "soldado de Enzo Fernández" Source: Clarin. Pablo Granados shared an old group photo with just the question: "Today more than ever, no?" Source: Infobae. Guillermina Valdés waved the Argentine flag in the street Source: Infobae. The collective mood combined pride in the team's achievement with the historical weight of facing England, referencing the Falklands and Maradona's legacy Source: Infobae.
“"Quiero ver la cuarta estrella brillar en la camiseta. Soy argento de la cuna hasta el cajón. Por Malvinas, por el Diego, por la última de Leo. Argentina, quiero verte, bicampeón".”
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