Spanish singer Rosalía found herself in hot water with Argentine fans after she shared a video celebrating Spain's 2026 World Cup victory. The backlash began when she reposted a clip from social media star Mia Khalifa,who lip-synched to Rosalía's "La Perla" while cheering Spain's win over Argentina.
Khalifa's caption,"How life sounds now that perlas have been defeated,” was seen by many as a jab at Argentina . In Spanish slang,"perla" can be derogatory,implying someone of dubious character. This interpretation sparked fury among Argentine fans,leading to boycott threats against Rosalía's upcoming Buenos Aires concerts.
Faced with criticism, Rosalía responded on her Instagram Story on July 22, saying she regretted sharing the video without realizing its impact. "I shared it because 'La Perla' was playing and I didn't even read what it said. My bad,I'm sorry," she wrote, posting alongside an Argentine flag . She added, "I only have love for Argentina" in another message.
Fan outrage has been intense, with many taking to social media to express anger. Some demand refunds for her Lux World Tour concerts in August at the Movistar Arena. Shows are slated for August 1,2,4,and 6,with calls for a boycott to leave seats empty.
Rosalía's Lux World Tour kicked off in March, covering North America, now heading to South America with stops in Chile, Argentina,Brazil, Mexico,and Puerto Rico, wrapping up in Miami on September 16. Her star power has grown massively, making her a major player in today's music scene.
This incident shows the tricky balance artists face with international fans, especially where national pride and sports are deeply linked. How Rosalía navigates this with her Argentine fans remains to be seen…
