The historic and agonizing 2-1 victory of the Argentine national team over England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup reignited the classic sports rivalry between the two nations. The impact of the match extended beyond the field into the world of music, leading to unexpected exchanges. During a concert by the American alternative metal band System of a Down at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, guitarist Daron Malakian live-streamed the game for his audience. When Argentina equalized through Enzo Fernández, the British crowd reacted negatively. Malakian seized the moment to reference a past feud between Oasis and his band, joking, 'If they lose, the fault is with Oasis.' This comment went viral on social media, referencing Noel Gallagher’s criticism of System of a Down. The musical reactions continued with Mick Jagger’s emotional response in the stands.
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