11/07/2026 22:49 - Entretenimiento
Just hours before the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, Mirtha Legrand—known affectionately as the grand dame of Argentine television—joined the nationwide euphoria. The iconic host posted her famous forbidden phrase on social media to support coach Lionel Scaloni's squad, affectionately known as La Scaloneta, proving once again that football bridges all generations.
The expectation is at its peak for the match taking place today, July 11, 2026, at 22:00 (Argentine time) in Kansas City. According to the original report by Infobae, Legrand added her voice to the pre-match chants. Argentina reached this stage after defeating Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16, with a solidified team under Scaloni's guidance.
For this decisive clash, Scaloni is expected to field the same team that beat Egypt. The starting eleven would feature: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cuti Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.
Captain Lionel Messi arrives at this match in top form, having scored 8 goals in the tournament so far and an impressive total of 21 goals in World Cups, sharing the top scorer spot with France's Kylian Mbappe.
Switzerland, on the other hand, is highly motivated after eliminating Colombia in a penalty shootout, promising an exciting and evenly matched duel. During the pre-match press conference, Scaloni stated that Nobody is unbeatable, showing respect for their rivals while maintaining confidence in his own squad.
The dream of winning back-to-back World Cup titles is still alive. With the support of legends like Mirtha Legrand, La Scaloneta is ready to leave everything on the pitch. The whole nation holds its breath with hope and joy! #WorldCup2026
Alfredo S. Quiroga
