Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo'

No Comment Video. Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 07/07/2026 - 10:00 GMT+2 Hundreds of Argentina supporters gathered in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo rally ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Egypt. Hundreds of Argentina fans gathered at Piedmont Park in Atlanta for a traditional banderazo ahead of the team's World Cup last-16 clash with Egypt. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage shows supporters singing, chanting and playing drums, trumpets and other instruments as they created a carnival atmosphere in the city. The pre-match rally is a long-standing tradition among Argentina fans, who come together to show their support before kick-off. Defending champions Argentina take on Egypt for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. World Cup 2026 Argentina fans Top stories Now playing Next Argentina fans gather in Atlanta for traditional World Cup 'banderazo' Now playing Next San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run Now playing Next Giant Lego World Cup trophy unveiled in New York Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Oil tanker reportedly hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz Now playing Next Belgium thrashes USA, setting up World Cup quarterfinal against Spain Now playing Next Artists create giant sea animals from sand Now playing Next Switzerland’s solar railway has been a success. What happens next? Now playing Next 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Meloni ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump Now playing Next Thousands gather in Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' protests Now playing Next Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body is 'independent' Now playing Next When do you need to hand in a sick note in Europe and which sick pay systems are the most generous? Now playing Next Watch: Planning to visit Europe this summer? The new Entry/Exit System means longer queues Now playing Next Europe Today: NATO summit opens in Ankara under Trump pressure to boost defence spending Now playing Next Andros Routes: Paths leading to the island's natural and cultural heritage ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations No Comment Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee No Comment Joy for England fans after dramatic World Cup victory No Comment Mexico fans left heartbroken as World Cup dream comes to an end Business Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs with Xbox facing its biggest shake-up Travel News Italy tops European tourism in 2026 with a busy summer in sight Culture news Good breeding: Kazakh 'satin' horse becomes new national symbol Europe News 'Not normal': Belgian fans react to FIFA's Balogun red-card U-turn Smart Regions The Alps are drying out: EU-funded project assesses the future of Europe's "water tower" Business Sky agrees to buy British broadcaster ITV for up to £1.6 billion Europe in Motion How much is the EU earning from high-tech products? Gaza Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee ADVERTISEMENT Sri Lanka At least 25 killed and more than 100 wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot, officials say Culture news Oktoberfest 2026 preparations: city not seeking new records Economy OPEC+ agrees another modest output rise as oil prices fall back to pre-war levels Europe News NATO leaders to affirm record defence spending as US plans European drawdown Europe News 'Restraining order needed,' Trump says of Italy's PM Meloni ahead of NATO summit Europe Today Ukraine's ambassador: EU enlargement should focus on substance, not titles Fiji Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific Europe Today Video: Inside the NATO summit where record European military spending buys American dependence ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT