Bangladesh supports Argentina and Brazil during World Cup matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
As the 2026 World Cup unfolds, fans in Bangladesh gather to watch matches, particularly supporting Argentina and Brazil. The nation's affinity for these teams stems from their historical connection to the struggles associated with their own independence. Anecdotes reveal the cultural significance of soccer in Bangladesh, with many reminiscing about watching key matches on limited technology. This connection has only strengthened over generations as the expatriate community continues to celebrate their soccer heritage.
- •Fans in Dhaka gather to watch Argentina's opening match.
- •Support for Argentina and Brazil connects with Bangladesh's independence history.
- •Cultural ties strengthened through generations of watching World Cup matches.
- •Increased viewership noted from Bangladesh during Argentina's recent match.
- •Soccer serves as a connection to heritage for Bangladeshi Americans.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil
- 8:30 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil
"The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants When Shahidul Partha was growing up in Kulkandi, Bangladesh in the early 2000s, many of the villagers watched World Cup matches on his family’s property. Upwards of 80 people piled into his front yard to watch the action on a 14in black-and-white TV, run by battery and one of the only sets in the area. To calm themselves, they sipped on milk tea and ate biscuits. The crowd cheered whenever Brazil or Argentina scored. “It was a very nice moment and it was like they were playing with the players,” 35-year-old Partha says. He now lives in Hatfield, Pennsylvania and works as a software engineer, as well as a commissioner for the township and other local governments. Continue reading...
"The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 8:30 AM‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil
The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants
- The Guardian SportJun 25, 2026, 8:30 AM‘They’re defeating nations who occupied’: inside Bangladesh’s World Cup love affair with Argentina and Brazil
The nation of more than 170 million people – and its diaspora – have long supported the South American giants When Shahidul Partha was growing up in Kulkandi, Bangladesh in the early 2000s, many of the villagers watched World Cup matches on his family’s property. Upwards of 80 people piled into his front yard to watch the action on a 14in black-and-white TV, run by battery and one of the only sets in the area. To calm themselves, they sipped on milk tea and ate biscuits. The crowd cheered whenever Brazil or Argentina scored. “It was a very nice moment and it was like they were playing with the players,” 35-year-old Partha says. He now lives in Hatfield, Pennsylvania and works as a software engineer, as well as a commissioner for the township and other local governments. Continue reading...
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