Kazakhs cheering Uzbeks, Bengalis wild for Argentina … This tournament was once a playground for nationalism. Now it shows how flimsy that allegiance is It’s the World Cup final , so you pick a side. And don’t worry if you happen to be part of the 98.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/20/world-cup-football-messy-hope)