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Bangladeshi Argentina fans take World Cup loss harder than Argentinians themselves
Jul 21 2026 04:48 · By JOSÉ RODRÍGUEZ · 103 Reads
They were genuinely heartbroken over the Albiceleste's loss in the Asian country
The 2026 World Cup final delivered more than the heartbreaking image of Lnioel Messi in tears, knowing the match was likely his last appearance on soccer's biggest stage. It also captured the devastated faces of Argentina's supporters. But few expected to see fans from Bangladesh just as heartbroken.
It's a phenomenon that many still struggle to explain. How can a country thousands of miles away become so emotionally invested in everything that happens to the Argentina national team and Messi every time they take the field?
Social media quickly filled with videos of Bangladeshi fans sobbing uncontrollably after Argentina's defeat, leading many to joke that they took the loss even harder than Argentinians themselves.
Why do people in Bangladesh support Argentina so passionately?
It's a question that has fascinated soccer fans for years. Argentina's Copa América triumphs in 2021 and 2023, followed by its 2022 FIFA World Cup title in Qatar, elevated Messi and La Albiceleste to global icon status.
In Bangladesh, however, that admiration goes far beyond soccer. The 2026 World Cup once again highlighted a level of devotion rarely seen anywhere else in the world—perhaps not even in Argentina itself.
Spain crowned world champion
While Argentina hoped to defend its title, Spain proved to be the better side from start to finish. Even Messi couldn't find an answer to Spain's relentless, attacking style of play.
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the match in extra time, securing a 1-0 victory and giving Spain its second World Cup title.
Argentina's task became even more difficult after Enzo Fernández was sent off late in regulation for a reckless challenge, forcing the defending champions to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.
Tempers boiled over after the final whistle, with Lionel Scaloni and players from both teams involved in a heated confrontation that included pushing and shoving before the celebrations finally began.