Dhaka, Jul 12 (V7N) — Despite heavy rainfall across the capital, hundreds of football fans gathered at Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Sunday to watch Argentina's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland on a giant screen.
Supporters began arriving at the venue early in the day, creating a festive atmosphere ahead of kickoff. Dressed in Argentina's iconic blue-and-white jerseys and waving national flags, fans filled the TSC premises in anticipation of another memorable performance from Lionel Messi and his teammates.
Excitement reached its peak when Argentina scored the opening goal early in the match, prompting loud celebrations among the spectators, who continued cheering despite the rain.
Many fans expressed confidence that Argentina would continue the momentum from their 2022 World Cup triumph and lift another FIFA World Cup title.
The gathering reflected the immense popularity of Argentina and Lionel Messi among Bangladeshi football supporters, with the rainy weather doing little to dampen the enthusiasm of fans watching the knockout-stage encounter.
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