Overview
- Pampita attended Argentina’s opening match at Arrowhead Stadium to cover the team and was present for the 3-0 win over Algeria that featured goals from Lionel Messi.
- She wore a strapless, celeste-and-white corset with a large number 10 that designers and outlets say was crafted to evoke the Argentina jersey.
- The Instagram photos quickly trended, with many fans praising her look and some users mistakenly claiming the outfit was body paint, which sparked debate about perception versus costume.
- While in the U.S. for on-site coverage she reported being scammed when an ordered box of World Cup sticker packs arrived containing tomato purée instead of collectibles.
- The episode highlights two wider trends seen in this coverage: the growing role of entertainment figures in sports media and the surge in fraudulent sales of high-demand tournament merchandise.