Well, well, Argentine driver Franco Colapinto didn't want to miss the post-World Cup debate and dropped a bombshell on ESPN. He says that Spaniards only wear the jersey when we win, that we have no songs and that we are "shameful" in our support for the national team. Look, he even admits that Spain was a fair winner, but then he throws that jab... is it a sore loser's rant or the blunt truth? The fact is that Colapinto is weeks away from the Madrid GP, I don't know if he's risking the public's affection...
As a fan of the 2026 World Cup, I've seen it all: the streets full of red, the chants of "Let's get them!" and the madness at Cibeles. But it's also true that when the national team doesn't win, football seems to be forgotten a bit. What do you think? Are we really fair-weather fans or is it pure Argentine resentment because we beat them in the final?
Photo: elmundo.es
The first one is Colapinto in Hungary, the second is an image of the Spanish celebration (I took them from the archive, but they work). Now, let's get to the data:
Cultural aspect | 🇪🇸 Spain | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
|---|---|---|
World Cups won | 2 (2010, 2026) | 3 (1978, 1986, 2022) |
Finals lost | 1 (1994) | 3 (1930, 1990, 2014) |
Official anthem with lyrics | No | Yes (short version) |
Popular chants | "Let's get them!", "I am Spanish" | "Boys", "Brazil, tell me what it feels like" |
Average attendance at matches (League) | 45.000/match | 25.000/match |
Colapinto says we have no songs, but hey, the "Let's get them!" is sung everywhere. That said, the comparison with Argentina is brutal: they have an infinite repertoire and a passion that shows even in the anthem. But Spain has shown that when the team works, the fans respond.. The night of July 19 was crazy… or not?