Amitabh Bachchan was among the countless fans who stayed up late to watch Argentina's dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over World Cup debutants Cabo Verde. The match kicked off around 3:30 am IST at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and the defending champions narrowly advanced to the Round of 16.
Bachchan's Mid-Match Post Goes Viral
During the intense encounter, the Bollywood legend took to X to express his awe. He posted: "T 5791 - What match is being played in WC26!!!" The post captured the sentiment of bleary-eyed fans worldwide who witnessed one of the tournament's wildest matches.
Football Runs in the Family
This is not a one-off fling with the sport for Bachchan. Football clearly runs in the family. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, has long championed his love for the game. The senior Bachchan has quietly kept pace with international football for years, popping up whenever the big names take the field. In 2023, he had his own starstruck moment, meeting Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh at an exhibition match between Paris Saint-Germain and the Saudi All-Star XI.
Cabo Verde's Fairytale Ends, Argentina Moves On
Cabo Verde's fairytale World Cup debut ended with the loss, but the minnows leave with their heads held high, having earned admirers worldwide for punching well above their weight. Argentina live to fight another day, and next up is Egypt in the Round of 16.
Football Fever Spares No One
As for Bachchan, a 3:30 am kickoff and a nail-biting extra-time finish was clearly worth losing sleep over. Football fever, it seems, spares no one, not even Bollywood's biggest star.
