Why does Bangladesh love Argentina so much?It is a question that many, including The Athletic, have pondered for years. Successive Copa America wins in 2021 and 2023, either side of the 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar, have brought Lionel Messi and Co global admiration.But in Bangladesh, that admiration is at its zenith. The ongoing World Cup has made for a spectacle simply not seen elsewhere — maybe not even in Argentina. And education, music, art, diplomacy and violence are all at the intersection of this unlikely partnership.Videos from Bangladesh, especially the capital city of Dhaka, of fans crowding the streets and celebrating Argentina victories have been a regular feature on social media across the tournament. These have reached millions across the globe, including Lionel Scaloni, who spoke about it before the 2-1 semi-final win over England.“Thank you to the people of Bangladesh. It’s incredible to be an Argentina fan from so far away,” he said.“I don’t know how to put it in words, but the love for Argentina is crazy, selfless and unconditional,” says Md. Osman Gani, speaking to The Athletic from Bangladesh.Gani is a banker and freelance journalist who is a correspondent for the X page ARG Soccer News, which has been responsible for posting videos capturing the mood in Bangladesh during this World Cup, such as the one below.