Shakira's Stands Moment at the World Cup Steals the Spotlight

During Argentina’s match against Austria at the 2026 World Cup, Shakira and her eldest son, Milan, were seen enjoying the atmosphere from the stands. The Colombian singer attended the game with her son, and television cameras quickly turned them into one of the evening’s focal points.

Milan repeatedly kissed his mother in front of the crowd, and those affectionate moments were captured on camera and shown on the stadium’s giant screens. The pair’s warm interaction became one of the most talked-about images of the tournament so far.

At one point, Shakira accidentally pushed Milan away and appeared to hit him in the face, creating a slightly awkward moment. She quickly returned to his affectionate gestures, and the exchange remained light and family-oriented.

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi and Argentina were handling the football on the pitch. After the match, Shakira posted praise for Messi, writing that she was “proud” of him and that he had “brought pride to the Latin nation” around the world. Entertainment reports interpreted the message as a possible dig at her ex-husband, Gerard Piqué, whom people close to Messi have accused of contributing to Messi’s departure from Barcelona. No reactions had been published at the time of the report.