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Spanish singer Rosalía has apologized. She had shared a video celebrating Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. With just days to go before four concerts in Buenos Aires, some internet users are demanding refunds or calling for a boycott. But the shows remain scheduled, and refund requests remain marginal, according to the organization cited by AFP. One separate symphonic tribute was, however, canceled in Córdoba.
What Was Rosalía Accused Of?
On July 19, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final. In the days that followed, Rosalía reshared on her Instagram Story a video of Mia Khalifa celebrating the Spanish victory. The song La Perla, from the album LUX, accompanied a line presenting the “pearls” as defeated.
This wordplay was understood by many Argentine internet users as mockery aimed at their national team. In colloquial Spanish, perla can refer to an irritating or difficult person, but the exact meaning depends on the context. Since the video and the Story were deleted, their full sequence can no longer be directly verified. The available elements are based on screenshots and reports published after the controversy.
Apologies After The Story Was Deleted
Rosalía removed the repost, then apologized on July 22. The content of her Instagram Story was reported by AFP. The singer explained that she had shared the video because her song appeared in it, without reading the accompanying text. She then said she had “nothing but love for Argentina.”
The response did not silence all criticism. Under the artist’s posts, some messages announced a refund request, while others called for people to stay away from the concerts. These statements show the intensity of the online anger. They do not reflect either Argentine public opinion or the existence of any organized collective action.
Four Concerts Still Scheduled In Buenos Aires
The official Live Nation schedule confirms four dates at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires. The LUX Tour is set to stop there on August 1, 2, 4, and 6. As of July 24, none of these performances has been announced as canceled.
The only available commercial indicator calls for caution. According to organization sources cited by AFP, refund requests were “insignificant.” They are being measured against the 50,000 tickets sold for these concerts, all announced as sold out. The report released by BFM TV does not provide an exact number of refunds or any change over time. It is therefore impossible to assess more precisely the controversy’s effect on future attendance.
In Córdoba, A Separate Tribute Was Canceled
One concrete effect was documented outside the official tour. Rosalía en Concierto – Ensamble Sinfónico, a tribute scheduled for July 23 at the Metropolitan Museum of Urban Art in Córdoba, was canceled. A statement from the museum was reported by the Argentine press. The organizers cite the protection of the artists in a climate that had become hostile.
This event was a third-party production inspired by Rosalía’s songs. Its cancellation was not the result of a decision by the singer or her team and does not concern any LUX Tour date. It nevertheless shows that the online controversy spilled over into a local cultural event. It does not demonstrate a comparable effect on the Buenos Aires concerts.
A Visible Mobilization, But No Measurable Boycott
At this point, the word boycott mainly describes an intention expressed in comments. No identified group, no structured campaign, and no public volume of refunds make it possible to establish a coordinated movement. The four concerts remain on the calendar, and the figure provided by the organization indicates a limited commercial impact.
The situation could still change before August 1. To measure it, one will need to distinguish between refunded tickets, any seats put back on sale, and actual attendance at the shows. As of July 24, the available facts tell less of a true boycott than of an online frenzy. Only one consequence outside the tour has been documented: the cancellation of the tribute in Córdoba.