Anya Taylor-Joy's Nod to Argentina During World Cup Match Goes Viral
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Anya Taylor-Joy showed support for the Argentine national team by wearing their colors during the World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay.
- The actress, who lived in Argentina during her childhood, expressed her affection for the country through her outfit.
- Her gesture went viral on social media, delighting Argentine fans.
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy garnered significant attention during the World Cup match between the United States and Paraguay by wearing an outfit that clearly supported the Argentine national team.
Attending the game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Taylor-Joy, accompanied by her husband Malcolm McRae, was seen wearing a light blue and white one-shoulder top adorned with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) crest. McRae also sported a shirt with "Argentina" printed on the front.
Viva el mate, el dulce de leche y el asado
This display of support resonated strongly with fans, particularly given Taylor-Joy's childhood connection to Argentina. She was born in Miami but moved to Argentina at two months old, living there until she was six. She has often spoken of considering Argentina her home and has expressed a desire to live there again.
The actress's gesture quickly went viral on social media platforms like X, where fans shared videos and commented on her visible affection for the country. Comments included praise for her remembering Argentina and celebrating her choice to wear the national team's colors.
Me encanta que nunca se olvide de Argentina
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.