Plane delayed for Argentina's World Cup match becomes impromptu concert venue with 'La Mona' Jiménez

A flight bound for Dallas, where the Argentine national team was scheduled to play Austria in the 2026 World Cup, faced a lengthy delay. However, the extended wait turned into an unexpected concert as renowned cuarteto singer Carlos “La Mona” Jiménez provided an impromptu show for the passengers.

The celebrated musician performed for the travelers, a group that included several legendary former players from the Argentine national team, including World Cup champions from the 1978 and 1986 squads. Videos circulating on social media captured passengers filming and cheering as Jiménez sang his classic hits, including "Beso a Beso."

Jiménez, who recently interacted with the current national team, the "Scaloneta," before their World Cup debut, also joined the official AFA (Argentine Football Association) streaming program. There, he met with AFA President Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and other personalities, where he performed songs and received an autographed jersey from Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez.

The presence of these former World Cup heroes, Ricardo Giusti, Héctor Zelada, the “Chino” Tapia, and Omar Larrosa, on the flight, alongside enthusiastic fans, underscored the strong support for the national team as they aimed to secure qualification for the next round. The match against Austria was seen as crucial, especially after their dominant 3-0 victory in their opening game.