Spanish singer Rosalía is entangled in a wave of criticism after the 2026 World Cup final. A memorial symphony concert for her in Argentina was cancelled after the singer interacted with a social media post that was said to be mocking the defeat of the Argentine team against Spain.
The program named "Rosalía Concert - Symphony Ensemble" is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitan Metropolitan Museum of Art in Córdoba. However, the organizers decided to cancel the event after receiving many negative reactions from the public, and said that this move was to ensure the safety of the participating artists and crews.
The controversy originated from Rosalía "liking" a post by Mia Khalifa. In the posted video, Rosalía's song "La Perla" is used as background music, with content believed to imply Argentina's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
After Rosalía's interaction was spread, a part of Argentine fans said that the female singer agreed with the content that was mocking the national team. Many viewers expressed disappointment, saying that Rosalía was imprudent when interacting with the sensitive post at a time when the people of this country have not yet given up their regret after the national team's 0-1 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final.
Some fans even called for the cancellation of activities related to the female singer in Argentina. Meanwhile, the organizer of the gratitude program said that they had received many messages with attacking and hateful content after the controversy broke out.
This unit affirms that they are independent art producers, not representing Rosalía, not managing the female singer's social media account and not related to her personal decisions. The initial goal of the program was only to honor Rosalía's music through symphony performances.
The organizers also said that they understand the reaction of the Argentine public because football is not only a sport but also associated with cultural identity and national pride. However, in the face of complicated developments, canceling the program is considered a necessary solution to ensure safety for artists and crews.
Before the wave of criticism, Rosalía deleted the controversial post and spoke up to explain. The female singer said that she only paid attention to the fact that her song "La Perla" was used in the video, so she interacted, but did not read the accompanying content. "I only have love for Argentina," Rosalía wrote on her personal page, while affirming that she had no intention of mocking the national team or fans of this country.
Although she has spoken out to explain, the female singer continues to receive many mixed reactions. Some audiences have announced that they will not attend Rosalía's upcoming performances in Argentina. However, according to information from the ticket distributor, the actual number of ticket refund requests is insignificant. About 50,000 tickets for the "Lux" tour in Argentina have been sold.
While the gratitude program in Córdoba was cancelled, Rosalía's 4 private concerts at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires (Argentina) next month are still scheduled to take place as planned.
Rosalía is one of the prominent artists of Spain in the international music market. She is known for her style combining traditional flamenco, pop and R&B, having won many major awards. The female singer's new album "Lux" also received many positive reviews for combining multiple languages and showing changes in musical style.
