Following their comeback victory against England 2-1 to secure a place in the 2026 World Cup final on the morning of July 16th, the Argentine team not only created a sensation in the stands but also surprised fans with the appearance of Bastian Schweinsteiger in the celebration.
A video circulating on social media shows the former German midfielder mingling with a crowd of Argentinian fans. Schweinsteiger is seen dancing and singing the famous anthem "El domingo cueste lo que cueste" (meaning: "Whatever the cost, let's win on Sunday"), like a true "Albiceleste" supporter.
This moment is noteworthy because Schweinsteiger has historically been a "nemesis" for Argentina at World Cups. He was part of the German team that eliminated "Albiceleste" in the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, and was a key factor in "Die Mannschaft's" victory over Argentina in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil .
However, past rivalries did not make Argentinian fans hostile. On the contrary, they welcomed the former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder with the respect they would give one of the best midfielders of their generation.
Schweinsteiger (circled in red) in the video he shared on his personal page.
Schweinsteiger also comfortably joined in the celebratory atmosphere after Argentina qualified for the final match of the tournament. He also reposted this video on his personal page and received many positive responses.
Shortly afterward, the video capturing the German legend's celebration was quickly shared widely on social media platforms. Many viewers saw it as proof of the beauty of football, where fierce past rivalries can give way to respect between legends and fans.
Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on July 20th, while England will meet France in the third-place playoff the day before.