The dressing room erupted in celebration after Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt. fifa world cup Entering the last 16 on Tuesday, securing a spot in the quarterfinals.In the 67th minute, Argentina fell behind 0-2 and was on the verge of elimination. But the defending champions scored three goals in the final 13 minutes from Cristian Romero. Lionel Messi Enzo Fernandez scored to complete the comeback.The comeback brought a wave of emotions to the Argentine camp. From worrying about an early exit to believing again and finally getting the win, the players felt relieved after pulling off one of the biggest wins of the season.After the final whistle, the players celebrated on the pitch and Messi burst into tears.The celebrations continued in the locker room, with the team singing, dancing and shouting after advancing to the quarterfinals. Players waved their jerseys in the air and splashed each other with water, while Messi watched with a smile, relieved after a night that seemed to have ended in disappointment.During the celebrations, the players sang “La cuarta estrella” (“The Fourth Star”), which has become Argentina’s national anthem at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina 2026 World Cup anthem
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, “Muchachos” (also known as “The Land of Diego and Lionel”) became the song of Argentina’s victory.For the 2026 World Cup, Argentina fans embraced a new national anthem, “La cuarta estrella” (“The Fourth Star”), which celebrates the country’s football history and dreams of winning a fourth World Cup.The song was written by Argentinian musician Pablo Quintana, better known as Palmito Música. Quintana became popular in 2023 after posting a song on Instagram about his search for a rental, the Buenos Aires Herald reported.The song also recalls the 1994 World Cup in the United States, when Diego Maradona tested positive for the banned stimulant ephedrine and Argentina was disqualified before FIFA banned him from the tournament. Maradona later stayed in the United States as a television commentator.
lyrics
“soybean selectionLa Aliino con el corazón,Ganamos la Terceira Lionel,Kremos se campernes otravez.Y 32 años después, La Scaloneta va a vengarLa Copa que le robaron al diez,La que no nos dejaron Levantar.Quiero ver la cuarta estrella,Brillar en la camiseta.Argentinian soybean cajon.For the Malvinas Islands, for Diego, for Leo’s last moments,Argentina quiero verte bicampeón.“
English translation
“I am a supporter of the national team.I cheer it with all my heart.We won our third title with Lionel,We want to be champions again.32 Years Later, La Scaloneta Will Get RevengeThe trophy taken from No. 10,The one we weren’t allowed to lift.I want to see the fourth star shine on the jersey.I’m Argentinian from cradle to graveFor the Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s final chapter.Argentina, I want to see you become back-to-back champions. “
