Milei and government celebrate Argentina's epic World Cup win

President Javier Milei and his government celebrated Argentina's hard-fought victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The national team secured a 3-2 win, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Milei took to social media to express his excitement, exclaiming, "Let's go Argentina, damn it! What a way to suffer!" His sentiment was echoed by Economy Minister Luis Caputo, who simply posted, "Let's go Argentina, damn it."

Patricia Bullrich, the head of the libertarian bloc in the Senate, drew a parallel to the movie "Gladiator," stating that "not even in 'Gladiator' did they put as much grit as Argentina today." She also shared a photo of a visibly emotional Lionel Messi after the match, remarking, "The heart of this team, my God."

Libertarian deputy Virginia Gallardo focused on Messi's impact, noting the global desire for his success. "His teammates, the country, the world... want Messi to do well, to get everything. Because he deserves everything. For so much! It's emotional," she wrote.

The win marks a significant step for Argentina in the tournament, fueling national pride and excitement among its leaders.