Thousands in Bangladesh cheer Argentina World Cup win | AFP

As Argentina claimed a decisive 2-0 World Cup victory over Poland early Wednesday, thousands of fans were erupting in celebration thousands of kilometres away on a grassy field in Bangladesh. From young children to retirees, many clad in blue and white or waving Argentinian flags, the throng stood for nearly the entire match as they watched on giant screens in the main square of the capital's Dhaka University.

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[Crusader]

as an argentinian (living in Europe) myself, this warms my heart. 💗It is almost unreal to see the passion coming from Bangladesh towards the Argentinian football team. Amazing! 👍 If Argentina wins the world cup, the national team or at least Messi should pay a visit to Bangladesh as a good sign for their support.

[Floundpul]

I'm Argentinean and very proud of the Bangladeshi people. We hope the best is yet to come. Thank you very much.

[nahuelolmos]

As an Argentinian I will support you guys on cricket World Cup 🇧🇩🇦🇷

[lourdesd]

as an argentinian, this is simply the most amazing thing ive witnessed, i love you guys so much!!! live laugh love bangladesh forever <3333

[emonmirza]

We love you Argentina 🇧🇩🇦🇷
Its a almost tradition here to support argentina🇦🇷
We dont want anything more cause you guys appreciate us it means a lot

[nanos]

We love you people of Bangladesh. The argentinian people ask to the AFA directives for a play a game in your country for thankful and support. God bless you and we love you 🇦🇷💙 💙🙏

[calzabbath]

I’m a 53 year old tough big guy from Argentina, nothing really moves me much. But you guys have made me cry. Thanks Bangladesh for your incredible support and love. It is reciprocal already.

[juanchooooooooo]

This goes around the world and all the Argentine people thank you, I hope the Argentine team visits you one day!! greetings to all and my

[xayez]

I am a Bangladeshi Argentina fan since my childhood, I am thankful that I got the chance to enjoy Messi's era in world cup.

[Nihad_.]

It's not thousands of fan, there are more than 40-50 million Bangladeshi people watch Argentina’s match together they support Argentina. Even they hoist Argentina’s Flag almost every where. I also support Argentina from my childhood. Love u Argentina.... LOVE FROM BANGLADESH 🇧🇩🇦🇷🇦🇷🇧🇩

[srxplaysyt]

I am a Argentina Fan And I am from Bangladesh 🇦🇷🇧🇩💙
Away We Love Argentina 💙

[caphaddock]

I am a Bangladeshi and can't control my tears after watching this video. I was an Argentine fan since my childhood. Our only regret was Our most cherished team unfortunately didn't know our obsession fascination around Argentina but now we can proudly say Argentina also knows my Country. Lots of love to Argentina. We love Argentina from inside of our heart. Vamos Argentina
Argentina and Bangladesh friends forever
🇦🇷🇧🇩🇧🇩🇦🇷🇧🇩🇧🇩🇦🇷

[opyadil]

i am not even from bangladesh or argentina but it still worms my heart the the support and love both of them are giving to each other ... what a lovely peoples from both side 😭♥️ btw i am from india..

[jime]

Los amo! Gracias por tanto amor hacia nuestro país. Muchas gracias de verdad 🥺🇦🇷🇧🇩

[NILOYKARMAKAR]

Respect from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
বাংলাদেশের 🇧🇩 পক্ষ থেকে শ্রদ্ধা
Respeto desde Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[gustavotissera]

Creo humildemente que la AFA debería mínimamente llevar la selección a jugar un par de amistosos de esa forma gratificarles y devolverles de cierta manera tanto apoyo porque una cosa es brindar apoyo naturalmente uno como argentino y otra muy distinta es lo que hace el pueblo de Bangladesh, Tapia ponete las pilas y llévale a Bangladesh la selección y obviamente llévale LOS MEJORES me refiero a Messi y el resto de los titulares ...THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF BANGLADESH, IT MAKES ME VERY HAPPY THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE SO ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTIVE...THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH !!!

[swrhsn]

fun fact is .... this thing coming on the surface because of social media these days....but it was the same energy even 10/20 years before

[narutothewinnerof]

One of the best days in my life was in 2011 when I saw Argentina come to Bangladesh to play a friendly vs Nigeria. It's a tradition to support Argentina in Bangladesh, came from my father who saw Maradona in 86. Let's all hope the Albeceleste win this cup!

[luksbrunel]

Espero que si Argentina sale campeón del mundo en la celebración de la copa muestren una bandera de Bangladesh como agradecimiento a tanto amor y apoyo a nuestra querida Argentina. 🇦🇷+🇧🇩=❤️

[phlbyss]

Love to Argentinian football is actually inherited from my father. I guess there are even more Argentinian football fans here in Bangladesh than Argentina itself... Vamos Argentina 💖