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Who Will Sing Argentina's Anthem at the 2026 World Cup Final? Speculation Mounts
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Who Will Sing Argentina's Anthem at the 2026 World Cup Final? Speculation Mounts

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Uncertainty surrounds the artist who will sing Argentina's national anthem at the 2026 World Cup final.
  • Singer María Becerra is reportedly the leading candidate, with her team not denying the possibility.
  • Fans are campaigning for Lali Espósito, who previously performed at the 2022 World Cup, but logistical challenges may hinder her participation.

As the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain approaches, a key question remains: who will perform the Argentine national anthem? FIFA is keeping the identity of the chosen artist under wraps, fueling speculation among millions of fans.

María Becerra has emerged as a strong contender. Reports from the television program "Sálvese Quien Pueda" suggest that while her team has not confirmed her participation, they have not denied it either. This ambiguity, coupled with Becerra currently touring in Spain, has intensified rumors that she is the favored choice.

No me lo terminan de confirmar, pero tampoco lo niegan

— Nicolás PeraltaA panelist on 'Sálvese Quien Pueda' reported on the non-denial from María Becerra's team regarding her potential performance.

Meanwhile, a significant online movement is advocating for Lali Espósito, whose performance at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was widely praised. Espósito acknowledged the fan campaign on social media with a surprised reaction. However, her current vacation in Europe with her partner presents logistical hurdles for a last-minute booking.

Other artists like Soledad Pastorutti and Tini Stoessel have also been mentioned. Pastorutti's existing performance schedule in Catamarca and Salta appears to conflict with the final date. Stoessel, while not having work commitments preventing her travel to the United States, is reportedly dating player Rodrigo De Paul, leading to speculation that her participation might create undue pressure on the team. The final decision rests with the tournament organizers, who are maintaining strict secrecy.

LPM

— Lali EspósitoEspósito reacted to the massive fan campaign urging her to sing the anthem.
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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.