67d ago

Rosalía and Patti Smith spark Argentina backlash after Spain's World Cup win

Rosalía Patti Smith Spain Argentina 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Spanish singer Rosalía and American musician Patti Smith faced online criticism, boycott calls, and a cancelled tribute concert in Argentina after posting support for Spain following the nation's 24 July 2026 World Cup final victory. The social media reaction highlighted the intensity of sporting rivalries between the nations.

2 reportsinternational

Claim audit

No BS check run yet — press ⚖ to extract this story's claims and verify them against independent sources.

All coverage

Boycotts and apologies: controversy over Rosalía and Patti Smith after World Cup final

rss:euronewsinternational67d ago kagi ↗

Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina went far beyond the pitch; posts by Rosalía and Patti Smith in support of the Spanish team triggered a fierce reaction.

Boycotts and apologies: Argentina row over Rosalía and Patti Smith after World Cup

rss:euronewsinternational67d ago kagi ↗

Messages of support for Spain from Rosalía and Patti Smith sparked a backlash in Argentina after the World Cup final, with online criticism, boycott calls and a cancelled tribute concert.