María Becerra's Emotional Revelation to Family About Singing Anthem at World Cup Final

María Becerra sang the Argentine national anthem at the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, accepting zero honorarium and paying for her own private flight from Europe Source: lavozar. The moment she told her parents via video call went viral, showing her spontaneous announcement: "¡Voy a cantar el himno, guacho!" Source: infobae.

The announcement

In a video call, Becerra asked her parents what they were doing on July 19, then revealed she would sing the anthem and that they would join her at the stadium Source: infobae. Her parents reacted with tears and disbelief Source: lavozar.

Behind the scenes

The invitation came from FIFA and the AFA after Argentina's players requested her Source: infobae. Becerra declined any fee, only asking for exclusive access for her parents and partner Source: lavozar. She rearranged her European tour to attend Source: lavozar. Her outfit, a celeste-and-white dress, was designed by Abel Cepeda Source: infobae.

Inspiration and reaction

Becerra drew inspiration from Eva Perón, saying during a fitting with "No llores por mí, Argentina" playing: "Voy a pensar en 'Evita'" Source: lavozar. After the event, she posted on social media: "No hay orgullo más grande que el de ser argentina" Source: infobae.