What are the Argentina national anthem lyrics? All words in English to iconic song and reason behind shortened version

ARGENTINA are looking to become just the third nation in history to win successive World Cups TONIGHT! But before the match takes place, fans around the world get to hear their national anthem. Argentina players singing the national anthem before their last-32 clash against Cape Verde Credit: Reuters Lionel Messi is competing in his sixth World Cup this summer Credit: Getty WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS SunSport has all the details on the Argentinian anthem. Why is the Argentina national anthem shortened? The first Argentinian anthem was composed as early as 1810, before it was adopted as the official song three years later following the Revolution. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Its lyrics were written by the Buenos Aires-born Vicente Lopez y Planes, whilst the music was composed by a Spaniard, Blas Parera. There is a long, anti-Spain section in the middle of the piece which has been omitted since 1924 – and the whole piece is extremely long. READ MORE IN WORLD CUP 2026 As a result, in the Olympics, rugby games and at the World Cup, only the instrumental introduction (which lasts 1 minute 6 seconds) is played. WORLD CUP FINAL LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM SPAIN VS ARGENTINA What are the Argentina national anthem lyrics? The anthem is simply known as the Himno Nacional Argentino. It had previous names that translated as the Marcha Patriotica (Patriotic March) or Cancion Patriotica Nacional (National Patriotic Song). Full lyrics Most read in Sport Hear, mortals, the sacred cry:“Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”Hear the sound of broken chainsSee noble equality enthroned.Their most worthy throne have now openedThe United Provinces of the South.And the free people of the world reply:“To the great Argentine people, good health!”“To the great Argentine people, good health!”And the free ones of the world reply:“To the great Argentine people, good health!”And the free ones of the world reply:“To the great Argentine people, good health!” ENGLAND VS ARGENTINA LIVE: ALL THE LATEST FROM BLOCKBUSTER WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL Comment now