Actor Chris Mintz-Plasse, best known for his iconic role as McLovin in the 2007 comedy Superbad, has ended a two-year social media silence to throw his support behind Argentina in their crucial World Cup semi-final match against England. The move delighted Argentinian fans, who quickly embraced him as a national treasure.
McLovin's Return to Social Media
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Mintz-Plasse posted a mirror selfie to his X account (formerly Twitter) for the first time in two years. In the photo, he wore a vintage Argentina football jersey and captioned it: "I am never on twitter anymore, but heard rumblings I have been summoned. LETS GET IT DONE." The post was made just over an hour before the high-stakes match, which determined a spot in the World Cup final.
Fan Reactions
Argentina fans flooded the replies, celebrating the unexpected endorsement. One user shared a World Cup sticker featuring McLovin's name, joking: "Let's go McLovin!!" Another added: "McLovin, he's our national treasure." A third fan wrote: "How does it feel to be Argentinian now, McLovin?" However, not all reactions were positive; one England supporter replied: "Always knew McLovin was a p***k."
Mintz-Plasse's Career and Hiatus
Since his breakout role as Fogell, aka McLovin, in Superbad, Mintz-Plasse has appeared in several major teen films, including Kick-Ass, Year One, and Pitch Perfect. However, his recent acting credits have been limited to animated projects. He also stepped back from social media, making his sudden post a surprise to fans.
World Cup Context
The match, held in Atlanta, featured Argentina as defending champions against England, with both teams scoreless at the time of writing. Fans criticized officials for numerous uncalled fouls. Argentina has drawn support from celebrities like Anya Taylor-Joy, while England hopes to advance to the final against Spain on Sunday, July 19.
