Singer's Cryptic Post Fuels World Cup Anthem Speculation
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Singer María Becerra posted a suggestive photo amid speculation she will sing Argentina's anthem at the World Cup final.
- Becerra, a rising star in pop and urban music, posted an image with the official World Cup ball and a No. 10 Argentina jersey, captioned "Yendo" (Going).
- The final is set to take place between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey.
Amidst intense speculation about who will perform Argentina's national anthem at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, rising music star María Becerra has fueled the rumors with a cryptic social media post.
Becerra, a globally recognized singer and songwriter born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires, shared an image on Instagram. In the photo, she is seen posing with the official World Cup 2026 ball and an Argentina jersey bearing the number 10. Her caption simply read, "Yendo," which translates to "Going."
The post comes after days of uncertainty surrounding the anthem singer. Becerra's own schedule had added to the intrigue, as she had previously rescheduled a show in Spain for "agenda reasons." Her potential performance follows Lali Espósito, who sang the anthem in Qatar 2022 when Argentina won.
While FIFA is responsible for confirming performers, reports from the television program "Sálvese Quien Pueda" suggested Becerra was the likely choice. Her team, though not confirming, did not deny the possibility, intensifying speculation. Meanwhile, a social media campaign had emerged supporting Lali Espósito's return, but her representatives quickly denied any such plans.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.