MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Argentina’s trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final sparked celebrations across South Florida on Wednesday, with fans taking to the streets of Miami Beach after the team’s semifinal victory over England.
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“It’s passion that people (don’t) understand. It’s Argentina passion,” fan Robert Caluvio said.
The excitement even reached the skies. On an American Airlines flight from Miami International Airport to Buenos Aires, passengers erupted in cheers after the pilot announced Argentina’s semifinal win.
Back on the ground, fans made their way across the John F. Kennedy Causeway to Manolo, a popular gathering spot for Argentina supporters in Miami Beach, where celebrations continued along Collins Avenue.
“It’s great. We’re going for Sunday next,” a man named Juan said.
With music playing and fans chanting, the excitement spread through the crowd.
“This was not just a game. This was something that we had to do, had to play. We had to win for all the people,” one fan said.
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The victory sent Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, uniting supporters eager to see their team compete for another title.
“It’s beautiful. It’s energy, it’s passion that we Argentinians have in soccer. This is unbelievable,” fan Javier Astrada said.
Lionel Messi remained a major part of the celebration for fans in South Florida.
“He knew that Miami was the place to unite all the Latin people and American people to bring soccer to the American people,” Caluvio said.
Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at 3 p.m. in New Jersey.
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