Argentine singer-songwriter María Becerra stole the show at the World Cup final, prompting American football fans to joke that she finally made them "like soccer" — but it had nothing to do with the match itself. As Argentina and Spain lined up for the biggest game in football, Becerra, draped in her nation's colors, delivered a stunning rendition of the Argentine national anthem that left fans scrambling to social media to learn more about the mystery singer.
Fan Reactions Flood Social Media
One fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to jest: "The Argentina national anthem singer made me like soccer!" Another declared: "The Argentine singer is a goddess." A third shared: "Wow that Argentina singer was amazing! I’ve found my wife!" A fourth commented: "Well seems like they chose the right singer for the Argentina national anthem." A fifth said: "Argentine singer I was #moved..." And another joked: "María Becerra performs Argentina's anthem. I thought they'd bring Nicki Nicole to Yamal or that Tini would sing it since she's De Paul's partner!"
From YouTube Covers to Global Stardom
Born and raised in Quilmes, just south of Buenos Aires, María began her singing career online, posting covers to YouTube. In 2019, she landed her first top-ten hit before signing her first record deal with 300 Entertainment in 2020. Since then, she has released two albums, with her third scheduled for this year. Described as the "leading voice in Argentina's urban pop movement," Becerra was the first woman to perform at the River Plate Stadium.
