Chuadanga, June 16 -- The streets of Chuadanga turned into a vibrant sea of sky-blue and white as thousands of football fans brought out a procession carrying a 2,000-foot-long Argentina flag, marking the growing excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The grand rally began Tuesday afternoon from the Town Football Field in the district town.

It then paraded through major roads including Shaheed Hasan Chattar (Chourasta intersection), Court Mor and College Road before returning to the starting point.

Supporters from different parts of the district joined the procession.

Participants also carried Argentina jerseys, national flags of Bangladesh and Argentina, banners and festoons, while chanting slogans in support of their favourite t...