Last night, Spain made history by lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. As the celebrations unfolded, social media quickly filled with reactions from Arab fans who had been rooting for La Roja throughout the tournament. Among the most entertaining posts, however, were those shared by Arab celebrities, whose hilarious memes, emotional celebrations, and playful commentary perfectly captured the excitement of the night. Here’s a look at some of our favorite celebrity reactions to Spain’s unforgettable World Cup win.
Hassan El Raddad
Taking a playful jab at Argentina, Hassan El Raddad shared a simple post via Facebook referencing Egypt’s painful defeat earlier in the tournament, writing that Egyptians could finally “sleep happily” now that Argentina had been denied the title.
Mohamed Henedy
Comedy icon Mohamed Henedy had fans laughing after sharing a hilarious Instagram post that flipped the now-viral photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal on its head, poking fun at Argentina following Spain’s World Cup victory.
Nelly Karim
Nelly Karim joined the celebrations by sharing an AI-generated image of herself alongside the iconic La Casa de Papel crew, with Lamine Yamal holding the World Cup trophy. The post playfully compared Spain’s World Cup triumph to the hit series’ greatest heist, pulling off the ultimate mission.
Nesreen Amin
Following Argentina’s defeat to Spain, Nesreen Amin joined the celebrations by poking fun at the reigning finalists. She shared a side-by-side image of a tearful Lionel Messi alongside a smiling photo of one of her TV characters, perfectly capturing her reaction to the result.
Ruby
Ruby joined the celebrations by referencing the famous “Bye Bye” lyric from her song Alby Plastic, using it as a playful goodbye to Argentina after its World Cup exit.
Hala Shiha
Hala Shiha celebrated Spain’s World Cup triumph on social media, praising the team’s outstanding performance and saying they truly deserved to lift the trophy.
While Spain made history on the pitch, Arab celebrities made sure the celebrations continued online. Their funny, relatable, and creative posts echoed the feelings of countless fans across the region, especially Egyptians, who finally got a little football revenge after their unforgettable clash with Argentina.
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