Messi on board: Passenger broadcasts Argentina vs Egypt match mid-air, full flight joins – Watch

One passenger’s decision to buy in-flight Wi-Fi turned an ordinary flight into a soccer watch party as fellow passengers gathered around a single laptop to watch Argentina’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing one passenger’s laptop becoming the center of attention during the flight.In the clip, a passenger stood near the front of the cabin with a laptop held above his head, streaming the Argentina vs Egypt match after purchasing an in-flight Wi-Fi service. As the game progressed, passengers seated nearby leaned into the aisle to catch a glimpse of the screen.Within minutes, more people joined. Some leaned forward from their seats, while others stood in the aisle to get a better view, turning part of the cabin into a makeshift viewing area.The passenger held the laptop throughout the match while fellow passengers watched closely. Some cheered quietly whenever Argentina created a chance.The video’s caption read: “Guy bought WiFi to watch Argentina vs Egypt on plane.Lionel Messi’s Argentina scripted a miraculous comeback in the match to record victory over Egypt.The defending champions led 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time remaining on Tuesday and scored three late goals to win 3-2 and book their place in the quarter-finals.“We have a phenomenal group, a group that never gives up no matter the difficulties and adversity. We are always together,” said Enzo Fernandez, who scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time.Argentina will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Share an opinionFor most of the game, it looked like Lionel Messi’s World Cup journey could end in the round of 16, which could be the sixth and final World Cup of his career.Argentina were close to elimination and their hopes of becoming the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles were dashed before a late turnaround.“Argentinians’ heart is always something that pushes, that we keep going no matter what, that we give everything until the end. And honestly, at 2-0, we looked a bit defeated,” said Argentina striker Julian Alvarez. “There is little time left, but we always manage to get something extra 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 21st at the World Cup before Fernandez scored the winner in stoppage time.