Former adult film star turned influencer Mia Khalifa has ignited controversy just hours before the World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England, declaring she will be 'rooting against' Argentina. In a series of social media posts, Khalifa made her stance clear, wearing a Spain shirt and later removing it to reveal an 'I love Paris' t-shirt.
Khalifa's Anti-Argentina Posts
On her Instagram Stories, Khalifa wrote: 'Who do I think is gonna win? Ide man as long as it's not Argentina.' On X (formerly Twitter), she added: 'just know I was prepared to root against Argentina no matter what today.' The posts drew immediate reactions from football fans, with one X user branding her a 'true hater' and another commenting: 'The dedication to hating Argentina needs to be studied… No agenda, just anti-Argentina football.'
England-Argentina Rivalry
Argentina faces England in the semi-final at the Atlanta Stadium, with Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions team aiming for a spot in the final. Khalifa did not explicitly back England but made it clear she opposed Argentina. Some fans responded by sharing images of Lionel Messi, suggesting a Spain vs. Argentina final.
World Cup Fever and AI Controversy
Khalifa has been caught up in World Cup excitement, attending Spain's quarter-final victory. However, a fake AI image of her at a group-stage match between the USA and Paraguay went viral, showing her alongside adult star Lana Rhoades. Khalifa debunked the image, commenting: 'It’s AI, I wouldn’t have a team USA hat.'
