Football mania in Dhaka

Argentina and Algeria faced off at 7:00 am Bangladesh time on Wednesday in the FIFA World Cup, and the excitement surrounding the match was felt far beyond the stadium.

The football fever reached the capital, Dhaka, where a large number of fans gathered early in the morning at the field of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall at the University of Dhaka to watch the match on a giant screen. They cheered on their favourite team and erupted in celebration as the goals went in.

Fans watch Argentina vs Algeria match at Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall at the University of Dhaka
Argentina fans watch their favourite team's first match in World Cup 2026
A huge number of people gathered to watch the match on giant screen
Fans donned Argentina jersey to watch the match
A baby wearing Argentina jersey