Why “The Fourth Star” became the anthem that accompanies Argentina in the 2026 World Cup

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July 14, 2026July 14, 2026By Mario Vásquez

The semi-final of The 2026 World Cup between Argentina and England is already being played long before the opening whistle. Beyond football, the confrontation between two teams that are protagonists of one of the rivalries most intense in the history of the World Cups has aroused enormous emotional mobilization in Argentina.

Social networks, stands and streets have become scenes where passion for the Albiceleste is mixed with historical memories and references to Diego Armando Maradona, Lionel Messi and the 1982 Falkland Islands war.

After qualifying with a hard-fought 3-1 victory, in extra time, over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, those led by Lionel Scaloni settled among the four best in the tournament and revived the expectation of winning a new world crown.

In the run-up to the long-awaited duel against England, the Argentine fans have found in music a way to express their confidence, their identity and their desire to see the team reach the long-awaited fourth star.

“The fourth star”, the anthem of a World Cup dream

One of the songs that has gained the most strength during Argentina’s World Cup campaign is “The Fourth Star”, a song that transcended the stands and ended up being adopted even by the Albiceleste players themselves. Among his most emotional verses the phrase stands out: “I am a fan of the National Team, I encourage it with my heart. We won the third with Lionel and we want to be champions again, And 32 years later, the Scaloneta is going to avenge the Cup that was stolen from the ten, the one that they didn’t let us lift. I want to see the fourth star shine on the shirt. I am silver from the cradle to the drawer. For Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s last, Argentina I want to see you two-time champion.”

The lyrics connect several of the most important symbols for the Argentine people: the memory of the soldiers who fell in the Malvinas, the figure of Diego Maradona and the presence of Lionel Messi, who, at 39 years old, is competing in what could be his last World Cup. The song has become a symbol of national unity and accompanies every performance by Argentina at this World Cup event.

The celebration of the players and the connection with the fans

After the victory against Switzerland, the Argentine soccer players celebrated together with the fans present in the stadium and sang one of the most traditional songs in the national soccer repertoire: “And you see, and you see, he who does not jump is an Englishman.”

A semi-final full of history

Argentina and England will meet again in a World Cup in a duel that transcends football. Adding to the expectation to see Lionel Messi once again lead the Albiceleste in search of the fourth star is the weight of a rivalry built through decades of memorable confrontations.

While Scaloni prepares his team for one of the most important challenges of the tournament, millions of Argentines are already experiencing the semifinal with intensity. And they do it singing, remembering and dreaming of a new historic night that brings the Albiceleste closer to another World Cup final.

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