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A passenger’s decision to purchase in-flight Wi-Fi turns an ordinary flight into a football watch party, while fellow travelers gather around a laptop to watch Argentina. FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared by X, with footage showing how a passenger’s laptop became the center of attention during the flight.In the clip, the passenger stands near the front of the cabin with his laptop placed above his head, streaming the Argentina vs. Egypt match after purchasing the flight’s Wi-Fi service. As the game continued, passengers sitting nearby leaned into the aisle to see the screen.Within minutes, many people joined. Some leaned forward from their seats while others stood in the aisle for a better view, making part of the cabin a temporary viewing area.The passenger continued to hold the laptop throughout the game while fellow travelers watched intently. Others quietly cheered whenever Argentina created a chance.The caption with the video reads, “A man bought WiFi to watch the Argentina vs. Egypt match on the plane. And the 187 passengers crowded around to listen to the live match.”In the game, Lionel MessiArgentina scripted a miraculous comeback to register victory over Egypt.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time remaining on Tuesday, the defending champions scored three late goals to win 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals.“We have a phenomenal group, a group that never gives up no matter the difficulties and adversity. We’re always together,” said Enzo Fernandez, who scored the victory in stoppage time.Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals this Saturday (local time) in Kansas City, Missouri.

For most of the game, it looked like Lionel Messi’s World Cup journey could end in the round of 16 in what could be the sixth and final World Cup of his career.Argentina were almost eliminated, with their hopes of becoming the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles dashed before making a late comeback.“Argentinians’ heart is always something that drives, that we continue no matter what, that we give everything until the end. And honestly, with the score 2-0, we look a bit beaten,” said Argentina striker Julian Alvarez. “There is a little time left, but we are always able to get something more by fighting until the end.”Cristian Romero started the comeback with a header in the 79th minute. Messi, who was seen in tears after the final whistle, equalized in the 83rd minute with his eighth goal of the tournament and a record-extending 21st World Cup goal before Fernandez scored the winner in stoppage time.