Matt Damon reveals family celebration after Argentina's World Cup semifinal win scares dogs

Matt Damon described the exuberant celebration in his home after Argentina defeated England to reach the 2026 World Cup final, noting that the family's excitement frightened their dogs. During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the actor said, "We scared the dogs a lot. Literally. They were hiding in corners of the house and had no idea what was going on" Source: clarin. His wife, Luciana Barroso, who is from Argentina, and their three daughters were all cheering loudly, making for a "quite exuberant" night Source: infobae.

Damon also joked about the status of Lionel Messi in his household, acknowledging that the soccer star is far more revered than he is. "I think that's normal for anyone connected to an Argentine in any way," he said Source: infobae. The actor previously recounted attending a Boca Juniors match at La Bombonera, calling it "one of the craziest things I've ever seen in my life" Source: clarin.

The win sets up a final against Spain on July 19 in New York. Argentina's journey continues to captivate fans worldwide, including the Damon household.