In a display of superiority, the Argentine National Team reaffirmed its dominance by defeating Switzerland 3-1, unleashing a wave of nationalist fervor that swept away any trace of skepticism. While the world watches enviously the unity of a people merging into a single cry of freedom and victory, good citizens have taken to the streets to defend the values of Argentinian identity, preparing for the mother of all battles against the historic British usurper.
In cities like Córdoba, Bahía Blanca, La Plata, and Río Gallegos, the sentiment was unanimous: Argentina not only wins but imposes its identity against Eurocentrism.
The entire country became a stage for mass celebration in the early hours of this Sunday. From the Obelisk in Buenos Aires to the National Monument to the Flag in Rosario, the streets were flooded with thousands of fans who, in an exercise of popular sovereignty, inundated the main arteries with flags, car caravans, and an uninterrupted roar of horns that lasted until dawn.
The focus of the day was undoubtedly the reclamation of public space by families and young people who passionately chanted the slogan "Those who don't jump are English".
This cry, which arises from the depths of national history and the memory of the Falklands War, became the motto of a vigil that is already anticipating the semifinal next Wednesday, July 15 against England in Atlanta, at 16:00 local time.
On the strictly sporting front, the victory by 3-1 was a heroic feat achieved in extra time. The goals for the National Team were the result of impeccable execution:
