Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Argentina Fans Transform Kolkata Ground into Mini Buenos Aires
In Kolkata, a small ground called Arunachal Sangha has turned into a special place for Argentina football fans.
They watch Argentina's World Cup matches on a big screen, and it's become very popular.
The organizer, Uttam Saha, has been a big fan of Lionel Messi for many years.
He started the fan club in 2002.
The ground is decorated with posters and cut-outs of Messi, and fans come from all over to watch the matches.
Even an Argentine diplomat visited to watch a match.
The fans are excited for the final but hope it doesn't rain.
There are also some Brazil fans who don't support Argentina, but overall, it's a fun place for football lovers.
A small ground in Kolkata transforms into a hub for Argentina football fans during the World Cup.
The screenings, organized by the Argentina Football Fan Club, draw thousands of supporters.
The fan club has over 700 members and has hosted fans from across India.
The ground is decorated with over 200 posters and 100 cut-outs of Lionel Messi.
Brazil fans occasionally taunt Argentina supporters, but the focus is on enjoying football.
- Who
- Argentina Football Fan Club and supporters
- What
- Transformed a local ground into a hub for Argentina match screenings
- When
- During the FIFA World Cup, with the final upcoming
- Where
- Arunachal Sangha ground, Jadavpur, Kolkata
- Why
- To celebrate and support Argentina's journey in the World Cup
Argentina Fans
Brazil Fans
Match Support
Argentina Fans
Celebrated Argentina's victory over England, expecting a large turnout for the final.
Brazil Fans
Wanted Argentina to lose, believing France had the best chance to stop them.
- Location
- Arunachal Sangha ground, Jadavpur, Kolkata
- Organizer
- Argentina Football Fan Club
- Screen Size
- 20ft x 30ft
- Fan Club Members
- Over 700
- Expected Attendance
- Over 2,000
- Messi Posters
- Over 200
- Messi Cut-outs
- Over 100