What started as a simple repost turned into an international incident for Rosalía. When Spain defeated Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19, the celebration hit social media hard. Influencer Mia Khalifa posted a video using lyrics from Rosalía’s song“La Perla”to mock Argentina’s loss, and Rosalía reposted it to her Instagram Story. The problem: she apparently didn’t read the caption before sharing it with her millions of followers. For Argentine fans, it felt like their favorite artist was joining in on mocking their country, and the backlash was immediate and intense.
Within hours, Argentine Rosalía fans were threatening to boycott her upcoming concert at Buenos Aires’Movistar Arena scheduled for August 1. Angry comments flooded social media, with some fans saying they’d return their tickets and others declaring they’d never support her again. The situation escalated so quickly that Rosalía felt forced to respond. She posted an apology the next day, insisting she only shared the content because her music was playing and she wasn’t paying attention to what the caption said. She emphasized her love for Argentina and her respect for the country, hoping to smooth things over before her show.
The internet’s reaction split down the middle. Some people defended Rosalía, arguing that she made an honest mistake and deserved forgiveness for a thoughtless repost. Others weren’t convinced, pointing out that the 24-hour delay made her apology seem reactive rather than sincere, and that celebrities should always read before they share. As the August 1 concert date approaches, one thing is clear: Rosalía learned a valuable lesson about the power of social media and how quickly one careless tap can create real damage. So where do you stand? Is her apology enough, or does she need to do more to repair things with her Argentine fanbase?
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