Argentina's new World Cup anthem 'La cuarta estrella' goes viral

As Argentina advances in the 2026 World Cup, a new song, "La cuarta estrella," has captured the nation's fervor, replacing the previous anthem "Muchachos."

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The process of creating the song basically starts from the idea of wanting to make a song for the national team, as the World Cup was coming. I based it on 'No me arrepiento de este amor' by Gilda, the queen of cumbia, which is also a song that is already used at the stadium.

Under the rhythm of Gilda's classic "No me arrepiento de este amor," the song aims to embody the spirit of a team striving for an unprecedented achievement. Pablo Quintana, a fan from Rosario and content creator known as Palmito Música, is behind this new anthem.

The song's popularity surged when it was sung by the audience at a Ciro y Los Persas concert in Dallas, a moment that went viral on social media. Quintana shared the video, calling it a "ritual."

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I tried to represent the popular Argentine feeling, of the fan, of the family, and especially the children, because they are the strongest audience, the ones who sing the most.

Quintana explained that he based the song on Gilda's popular tune to ensure an immediate connection with fans. He aimed to encapsulate the current Argentine fan's identity, honoring Diego Maradona, expressing gratitude to Lionel Messi, referencing the Malvinas cause, and acknowledging the tournament's location, the U.S., where Maradona was once forced out of World Cups. "I tried to represent the popular Argentine feeling, of the fan, of the family, and especially the children, because they are the strongest audience, the ones who sing the most," Quintana said.

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And to top it off, look at this, a ritual!