Mayhem erupted at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last night (15 July 2026) as System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian fired up the crowd with a sizzling set – but also sparked controversy with an outlandish claim that's sure to leave Oasis fans seething. With England's World Cup semi-final dreams shattered by Argentina, Malakian dared to place the blame firmly at the feet of Britpop legends Oasis, sending shockwaves through the music and football worlds.
England had been cruising towards a potential victory after Anthony Gordon netted an early goal 55 minutes into the match. But tactical tweaks from the England squad proved costly as Argentina clawed their way back to snatch a 2-1 win. And it was during this heart-stopping moment that Malakian seized the opportunity to let rip with a pointed jab: "If you guys lose, I blame Oasis." The crowd went wild, and so did social media – but not everyone's laughing.
This isn't the first time System Of A Down have clashed with Oasis. Their epic feud dates back to the early 2000s when Noel Gallagher infamously labelled them "the shittiest band of all time" around the release of their album 'Toxicity'. The two bands have been trading barbs ever since – and it seemed last night's gig was no exception. In fact, System Of A Down had already laid down a musical gauntlet at their first Tottenham Hotspur Stadium show on 13 July, dedicating a song to 'Oasis' and goading the crowd into joining in.
Liam Gallagher weighed in on Twitter after Malakian's comments, though he chose not to directly address the guitar legend. Instead, he opted for a typically forthright response: "Respect to the lads it's nobody's GOD given right to win the WC congratulations to Argentina best team won onwards n sideways LG x." He also offered some parting advice, urging England's managers to let their young guns run wild – rather than getting too caught up in technicalities.
As this latest instalment of the System Of A Down-Oasis rivalry unfolds, one thing's for sure: fans are loving every minute of it. And even though Malakian's comments were likely meant as a lighthearted jab, they've provided a welcome distraction from England's crushing defeat.