Rosalía became the focus of online conversation after sharing a video that referenced the 2026 World Cup final, in which Spain defeated Argentina to win the title.
The Catalan artist shared on TikTok a post originally published by Mia Khalifa, who was celebrating the Spanish national team’s victory while “La Perla,” one of Rosalía’s most famous songs, played in the background.
What initially seemed like a post of little significance ended up sparking a strong reaction among many Argentine users due to a phrase included in the video, which some interpreted as a provocation related to Argentina’s defeat.
The situation quickly escalated, making the singer one of the most talked-about figures on social media in the hours following the finale.
The meaning behind the video Rosalía posted
The controversy arose mainly because of the context in which the clip was shared. In addition to celebrating Spain’s victory, the content included a reference to “las perlas,” an expression that some users linked directly to the Argentine national team.
The debate intensified because of the meaning behind the song “La Perla,” whose lyrics describe a person concerned with appearances and whose behavior is considered self-centered.
For many Argentine fans, the combination of the game’s outcome and the video’s message was interpreted as a criticism of their national team.
Although Rosalía deleted the post shortly afterward, screenshots and recordings began circulating widely on various digital platforms.
It didn’t take long for users to react. Thousands of comments appeared on TikTok, Instagram, and X questioning the singer’s decision to share the content.
The controversy even extended to Rosalía’s upcoming concerts in Buenos Aires. Some users took to social media to express their intention to sell tickets, request refunds, or boycott the shows as a form of protest.
However, as of now, there is no official information regarding cancellations or changes to the scheduled performances in Argentina.
Rumors about possible boycotts stemmed exclusively from posts made by some fans and not from announcements issued by the artist, the organizers, or the venues where the concerts will take place.
Rosalía’s Public Apology
After several hours of criticism and negative comments, Rosalía decided to respond publicly to explain what had happened.
In her Instagram Stories, the singer said she shared the video solely because one of her songs was featured in it and that she didn’t pay attention to the text accompanying the post.
“I clicked ‘Share’ because ‘La Perla’ was playing, and I didn’t even read what it said—my bad. Sorry. I have nothing but love for Argentina,” the artist wrote.
With this message, Rosalía sought to clarify that she never intended to offend the country or her Argentine fans.
Despite the apology, the conversation continues to spark mixed reactions on social media.
While some fans accepted the singer’s explanation and believed it was an unintentional mistake, others argue that a public figure should carefully review the content they share before posting it.
For now, Rosalía is keeping her South American tour schedule as planned, and no changes have been announced for her concerts in Buenos Aires.
This incident demonstrates once again how a social media post can spark a wide-ranging international debate, especially when it coincides with an event as widely followed and emotionally charged as a World Cup final.
Here’s the controversial video that Rosalía posted without thinking.
