Spanish journalist Tomás Roncero's fiery taunt for Argentina: 'They'll find out on Sunday'
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Argentina defeated England to reach the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
- Spanish journalist Tomás Roncero expressed strong criticism of the Argentine team, calling them arrogant and vowing Spain would assert dominance.
- Roncero's fiery remarks, particularly targeting Lionel Messi, went viral on social media.
Spanish journalist Tomás Roncero unleashed a passionate tirade against the Argentine national football team following their victory over England and qualification for the 2026 World Cup final. Roncero, a prominent figure on the program El Chiringuito de Jugones, accused the Argentines of arrogance, stating they had already celebrated excessively after defeating England.
As soon as we win on Sunday, it will be worth three World Cups for me. If I win on Sunday, I won't even show up for the 2030 one for Spain. I won't even show up, because I'll be showing the video every day. To Messi, to the Messi-worshippers and to Lobo [Carrasco].
"If we win on Sunday, it will be worth three World Cups for me," Roncero declared, his voice rising with emotion. He vowed that Spain's victory would be a definitive statement, particularly for Lionel Messi and his supporters. "If they underestimate us, they will find out. Spain! With capital letters, will put them in their place," he asserted.
Argentina are acting big-headed, and they've already said they've won their World Cup by beating England, I want to see them on Sunday.
Roncero's intense monologue, which also targeted Messi and the Argentine team's perceived overconfidence, quickly gained traction on social media. The journalist's strong sentiments reflect a heated rivalry and anticipation for the upcoming World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
And if we beat them, it will be worth four World Cups. They'll give them four stars here. Spain has no fear of Argentina. They'll find out what it's like if Spain wins. And if Spain has no heart or balls, they don't know them. And they'll find out on Sunday. If they underestimate us, they'll find out. Spain! With capital letters, will put them in their place. What the hell now? They're here and they don't know us yet! Long live Spain, damn it!
Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.