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Mia Khalifa Explains Her Anti-Messi Stance Amid World Cup 2026 Controversy
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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
What happened
Mia Khalifa explained her opposition to Argentina's 2026 World Cup team, linking it to her anti-Zionist views. She criticized Argentina's win over Egypt and supported Spain in the final. Spanish singer Rosalía faced backlash after sharing Khalifa's celebratory post about Argentina's loss, later apologizing.
- 01Mia Khalifa publicly opposed Argentina's 2026 World Cup team, citing political reasons.
- 02She linked her anti-Argentina stance to being anti-Zionist.
- 03Khalifa criticized Argentina's controversial win over Egypt in the round of 16.
- 04She supported Spain in the World Cup final against Argentina.
- 05Spanish singer Rosalía shared Khalifa's post mocking Argentina, then apologized.
- 06The controversy stirred tensions between fans and artists during the tournament.
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