Football passion may bring fans together, but one World Cup watch party in Johor allegedly ended in a fight after Argentina’s victory over Egypt.
The brawl reportedly broke out at a mamak restaurant in Taman Universiti, Skudai, after two groups of supporters backing different teams allegedly clashed while watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup match live.
Football fans allegedly clash during Argentina vs Egypt match
The incident is believed to have taken place on the night Argentina defeated Egypt to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Videos circulating on social media showed several people arguing loudly outside the restaurant before the situation allegedly escalated.
At one point, a chair was allegedly thrown, while others appeared to shove and scuffle with each other as bystanders watched.
Mamak operator switches off big screen to calm situation
In an attempt to defuse the situation, the mamak operator reportedly switched off the big screen broadcasting the match.
The videos quickly sparked reactions online, with many netizens questioning how a match that did not even involve Malaysia could end in a physical confrontation.
Others said supporting a football team is part of the excitement of the World Cup, but argued that rivalries should never escalate into violence. While the exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, the incident has since gone viral and reignited discussions about keeping sportsmanship alive, even among the most passionate fans.
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