Argentine celebrities defend country after World Cup loss criticism

After Argentina's loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, a wave of international criticism prompted several Argentine celebrities to publicly defend their country. Jimena Barón, Moria Casán, María Becerra, and Lali Espósito used social media and performances to push back, highlighting Argentine solidarity and resilience.

The reactions

• Jimena Barón posted an Instagram story stating that "Argentina no solo recibe, Argentina abraza. A todo el mundo, desde siempre" and expressed anger at critics from other Latin American countries, calling it a "vergüenza." She also criticized international artists who benefit from Argentine audiences: "Bien que cuando necesitan que sus discos y videos se oigan y vean con buen público, eligen Argentina." Source: La Voz
• Moria Casán on X wrote, "Si te odian sin ningún motivo aparente es porque irremediablemente te aman y no se lo bancan," and concluded, "Lamentables, sorry por tener un país glorioso." Her post received widespread support, with 50,000 likes in 12 hours. Source: Clarín
• María Becerra, who sang the national anthem at the final, invited critics to "visiten cada parte de estas tierras hermosas y comprueben ustedes mismos que lo que tanto dicen de nosotros no son más que palabras de odio." Source: Clarín

The celebrities emphasized that the backlash only strengthens their unity and identity, with Barón noting, "Esto, lejos de rompernos, nos une mucho más entre nosotros."