Spanish pilot pranks Argentine passengers with fake World Cup win announcement, sparks outrage

Published Jul 20, 11:55 PM UTC

A Spanish pilot on a night flight played a prank on Argentine passengers by falsely announcing over the intercom that Argentina had won the World Cup final, causing a brief celebration. The pilot then revealed the truth: Spain had actually won 1-0. The incident, captured on video and going viral, has drawn sharp criticism from major Argentine media outlets, which called it a 'malicious prank' and 'extremely despicable.' Critics noted the pilot's behavior was not only in poor taste but also potentially dangerous, as angry passengers might have confronted him or attempted to breach the cockpit. The airline and flight destination have not been disclosed.