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June 17, 2026

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World Cup fever grips Argentina fans at DU

Defending champions Argentina’s World Cup campaign is off to a flying start with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match. Thousands of fans gathered at Dhaka University’s TSC and Mohsin Hall grounds early on Wednesday morning to watch Lionel Messi’s team in action on giant screens.

Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of football enthusiasts gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of football enthusiasts gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina fans erupt in celebration after Lionel Messi scores. Thousands gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A Messi fan holds a replica World Cup trophy while watching the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen at Mohsin Hall ground. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A Messi fan holds a replica World Cup trophy while watching the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen at Mohsin Hall ground. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters brave the heat to watch the match on a giant screen at Mohsin Hall ground. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters brave the heat to watch the match on a giant screen at Mohsin Hall ground. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of football enthusiasts gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of football enthusiasts gather at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An Argentina supporter decorates his rickshaw in the colours and design of the Argentine flag. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
An Argentina supporter decorates his rickshaw in the colours and design of the Argentine flag. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Children accompany their parents at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 to watch Argentina’s opening World Cup match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Children accompany their parents at Mohsin Hall ground on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 to watch Argentina’s opening World Cup match. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters celebrate at Dhaka University after the world champions begin their World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters pack Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match on a giant screen. The defending champions opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Algeria. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Argentina supporters pack Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the match on a giant screen. The defending champions opened their World Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Algeria. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Football fans crowd Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Football fans crowd Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Football fans crowd Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Football fans crowd Dhaka University’s TSC on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026, to watch the Argentina-Algeria match on a giant screen. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of fans gather at TSC to watch Argentina’s World Cup opener on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. With no room left on the ground, many climb onto rooftops, trees, gates, and boundary walls for a better view. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of fans gather at TSC to watch Argentina’s World Cup opener on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. With no room left on the ground, many climb onto rooftops, trees, gates, and boundary walls for a better view. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of fans gather at TSC to watch Argentina’s World Cup opener on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. With no room left on the ground, many climb onto rooftops, trees, gates, and boundary walls for a better view. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Thousands of fans gather at TSC to watch Argentina’s World Cup opener on Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026. With no room left on the ground, many climb onto rooftops, trees, gates, and boundary walls for a better view. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

bdnews24.com

Published : 17 Jun 2026, 09:04 PM

Updated : 17 Jun 2026, 09:04 PM

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