Spanish singer Rosalía opened her ‘LUX Tour’ at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires on August 2, 2026, with a public apology to her Argentine fans. The artist addressed controversy stemming from a social media repost regarding the 2026 World Cup final, where Spain defeated Argentina, asserting that her “love for the country remains intact.”
Addressing the World Cup Social Media Controversy
The controversy began after Rosalía shared a TikTok video posted by content creator Mia Khalifa. The video featured Khalifa celebrating Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina while playing “La Perla,” a track from Rosalía’s album Lux. The post included the caption: “How life sounds now that the pearls have been defeated.”
Addressing roughly 15,000 attendees, Rosalía described the incident as a “tremendous mess” and a “huge mistake.” According to the singer, she acted out of curiosity without fully understanding the context of the content she shared. “What a mess was made that day. I just felt curious, without digging too deep, and I quickly reposted it. It was a huge mistake. Honestly, it was never my intention,” she told the crowd, according to Real Time.
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Rosalía’s professional connection to Argentina dates back to her 2019 performance at Lollapalooza, an event she credits as a defining moment in her international career.
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Rosalía emphasized that her bond with the Argentine audience remains a priority. During the concert, she reflected on her career trajectory, noting that the country helped her establish her identity as an artist. “It was here that I lived one of my first great experiences outside my country. I remember hearing that whole crowd singing my songs and thinking: ‘I’ve made it.’ This place helped me become who I am today,” she stated.
The audience responded with a prolonged ovation, chanting her name for several minutes following her apology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Argentine fans upset with Rosalía?
Fans were angered by a repost of a video by Mia Khalifa that appeared to mock Argentina’s defeat by Spain in the 2026 World Cup final while using Rosalía’s music.
How did Rosalía respond to the backlash?
She apologized during her first ‘LUX Tour’ concert in Buenos Aires, calling her repost a “huge mistake” caused by a lack of context.
What is the ‘LUX Tour’?
The ‘LUX Tour’ is the concert series supporting the release of Rosalía’s latest musical era, which includes the album Lux.
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