A few hours before the grand final of the 2026 World Cup between the Argentina national team and Spain, it was confirmed that María Becerra will be the one to perform the Argentine National Anthem during the pre-match ceremony.
In that context, the first images circulated of the 26-year-old singer at MetLife Stadium in New York, where she carried out the soundcheck for one of the most emotional moments of the sporting event.
How María Becerra’s Stage Will Unfold
The released images show María Becerra rehearsing atop a striking circular platform positioned at the center of the field.
The artist stands on a structure bearing the official FIFA World Cup 2026 design, which recreates a soccer ball and a large globe, a stage setting that symbolizes the tournament’s global reach and the unity of the nations taking part in the competition.
Maria Becerra durante la prueba de sonido de esta mañana, previa a su interpretación del Himno Nacional Argentino en la final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 entre Argentina y España. 🇦🇷🏆 pic.twitter.com/dq9M9EHwD0
— Maria Becerra Data (@BecerraData) July 19, 2026
During the soundcheck, a large technical crew accompanies her to fine-tune every aspect of the show.
Additionally, around the platform, groups of people can be seen standing in rows, some waving Argentine flags and others with Spanish flags, in a presentation that embodies the two national teams heading to the final.
“The Best Moment of My Career”
From the stadium where the Argentina national team will strive to claim another world title, María Becerra spoke about the emotion of having been chosen to star in one of the ceremony’s most significant moments.
“The team wanted me to sing the Anthem, so for me it was an honor,” she said in an interview with Radio La Red.
The singer also revealed how she received the invitation. “They contacted us on behalf of FIFA, they reached out to my manager,” she said.
Aware of the event’s magnitude, she summarized what it means to perform the Argentine National Anthem in front of thousands inside the stadium and millions of viewers around the world. “This is the most beautiful moment of my career,” she declared with emotion.
María’s participation will be one of the most anticipated moments of the pre-final ceremony, a production that will blend music, emotion and a staging designed to reflect the importance of one of the world’s most significant sporting events.
