María Becerra waves Argentine flag in Barcelona show after World Cup final

After singing the Argentine national anthem at the 2026 World Cup final, María Becerra continued to display her patriotism by waving the Argentine flag during a concert in Barcelona, three days after Argentina's defeat to Spain. The gesture was widely seen as a response to the wave of international criticism Argentina faced following the tournament.

A show of national pride

During her performance at the BARTS Festival in Barcelona, Becerra unfurled a large Argentine flag while singing her hit "Miénteme" and waved it above her head, drawing applause from the audience Source: El Mundo. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising her for representing Argentina abroad Source: Clarin.

Defending Argentina amid criticism

Becerra also took to Instagram to defend her country, writing: "No hay orgullo más grande que el de ser argentina. Un país que le ha abierto las puertas al mundo entero. Lleno de amor, empatía y respeto" Source: Clarin. She invited critics to visit Argentina and see for themselves, calling the negative comments "palabras de odio para sumarse a una moda" Source: Infobae. Her post came amid a so-called "campaña antiargentina" on social media, fueled by figures like Mia Khalifa and Spanish singer Rosalía, who reposted a video celebrating Argentina's loss—a move that sparked outrage among Argentine fans Source: El Mundo.

Becerra also shared a heartfelt message thanking Lionel Messi and the national team for their efforts, saying: "Gracias Leo Messi, es lo único que 47 millones de personas te queremos decir en este momento" Source: La Voz.