08/07/2026 16:45 - Entretenimiento
According to Infobae, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, will be etched in the memory of all Argentines. The Argentine National Team would secure a 3-2 victory against Egypt in Atlanta, achieving a historic comeback to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup. Among the most celebrated and passionate fans was Charly García, a true legend of Argentine rock music.
As the musician himself sang back in 1982 in his classic album Yendo de la cama al living: 'You can be a great champion / Play for the National Team.' 'La Scaloneta' —the affectionate nickname for the Argentine squad led by coach Lionel Scaloni— is giving the country a renewed sense of pride, having overturned a 2-0 deficit in the final minutes of the match.
The author of Demoliendo Hoteles watched the thrilling sports event accompanied by his partner, Mecha Iñigo, and was treated to a special evening by renowned chef and DJ Andrés Balaciano. 'The greatest honor I've had, cooking for Charly,' Balaciano reportedly posted on his social media following the Argentine victory.
García's connection with the national team is not new. In September 2025, after a South American Qualifiers match against Venezuela at the Estadio Más Monumental (the iconic home stadium of River Plate), Charly visited the locker room. There, he shared an emotional hug with Lionel Messi, to whom he expressed words of admiration and said 'God bless you' as he left the stadium, with Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, by his side.
In the context of the 2026 World Cup, Charly was one of the main figures in an emotional advertising campaign by Quilmes (Argentina's most traditional beer brand). The campaign highlighted his already famous phrase: 'Hard it may be... but there's one detail: we are Argentina.'
According to gathered reports, the musician continues to cheer for the 'Albiceleste' (the white and sky-blue national team) from his cultural space, 'La Fábrica'. At this venue, Charly reportedly celebrated important World Cup victories in the company of his team and close friends, such as fellow musician Zorrito Von Quintiero.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
