Bangladesh fans display foreign flags and jerseys despite missing 2026 World Cup
Bangladesh did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup, yet streets in Dhaka are filled with foreign national flags and fans continue to buy replica jerseys of Argentina and Brazil.
Bangladesh failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, according to independent.co.uk. Despite the absence from the tournament, the country’s football supporters remain active.
Independent.co.uk reported that the streets of Bangladesh are lined with colourful national flags, and that the flags displayed represent foreign nations exclusively. The same outlet noted that fans have bought replica Argentina and Brazil jerseys in Dhaka’s Gulshan neighbourhood for around Tk500 (£3).
Independent.co.uk also said Bangladesh is home to some of the most fervent supporters of Brazil and Argentina. Al Jazeera reported that Diego Maradona turned Bangladesh into die‑hard fans, and that Lionel Messi has enthralled.
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