Argentine TV creates 'ideal team' of World Cup 'detractors,' featuring Pedro Pascal and Mia Khalifa
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentine television channel Todo Noticias (TN) created an "ideal team" of "detractors" of the Argentine national football team.
- The team includes international figures like actor Pedro Pascal, Mia Khalifa, streamers Ibai Llanos and IShowSpeed, and journalist Piers Morgan.
- The segment was presented after Argentina's runner-up finish in the 2026 World Cup.
Following Argentina's second-place finish in the 2026 World Cup, Argentine television channel Todo Noticias (TN) presented a unique segment: an "ideal team" composed of the national team's most prominent "detractors."
The broadcast, hosted by journalist Jonatan Viale, featured a starting lineup of international personalities perceived as critical of the Argentine squad during the North American tournament. This unconventional selection included Chilean actor Pedro Pascal, media personality Mia Khalifa, popular streamers Ibai Llanos and IShowSpeed, and British journalist Piers Morgan.
The segment aimed to highlight figures who expressed skepticism or criticism towards the Argentine team throughout the World Cup. The inclusion of such diverse and globally recognized names sparked discussion about public opinion and media commentary surrounding major sporting events.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.