A flight full of Argentina supporters erupted into wild celebrations after a Spanish pilot announced that their team had won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, only for the cheers to turn into stunned silence moments later when they realised it was a prank.

The video, shared by TikTok user @williermina, showed an in-flight prank pulled by a Spanish pilot following the 2026 World Cup final. The clip captured Argentina fans, who were unable to watch the match while travelling, reacting to the fake announcement made over the aircraft's PA system.

Several Argentina fans were onboard the flight and had no idea how the final had ended. Taking advantage of the uncertainty, the pilot announced that Argentina had emerged victorious, immediately triggering celebrations inside the cabin.

Passengers wearing Argentina’s iconic blue-and-white jerseys jumped from their seats, cheered loudly and celebrated the supposed victory. Some were seen smiling and embracing each other as the news spread across the plane.

However, the excitement lasted only briefly. The pilot soon revealed that the announcement was a joke and told the passengers that Spain had actually won the World Cup final, leaving the cabin filled with disappointment and disbelief.

The video showed the dramatic shift in mood as the celebrations came to an abrupt stop, with fans realising they had been tricked just moments after believing their team had lifted the trophy.

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The prank came after a tense final, where Spain defeated Argentina, leaving the supporters heartbroken. The match result had undoubtedly caused emotional scenes on and off the pitch, although no disturbance was reported among the passengers on the flight.

The video sparked mixed reactions online, with some viewers finding the prank funny while others felt it was a harsh joke to play on fans who were waiting to hear the result of such an important match.

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Published By:

Yashna Talwar

Published On:

Jul 21, 2026 20:30 IST