As Lionel Messi inspires Argentina's impressive run to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, Fijian singer and philanthropist Sumeet Tappoo, among other Bollywood celebrities has emerged as one of the passionate supporters of the defending champions.
Unlike many fans, Tappoo's devotion goes beyond social media; he travelled to Qatar in 2022 to witness Argentina's semi-final and unforgettable World Cup final victory.
Now, with Argentina chasing back-to-back World Cup titles, Tappoo continues to cheer on Messi and Argentina.
His unwavering support places him alongside several prominent Bollywood personalities who have openly declared their admiration for Argentina and Messi.
Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who described the 2022 final as one of the greatest World Cup finals ever, has also continued to praise Messi's extraordinary journey.
Football-loving stars including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan, Aparshakti Khurana and Urvashi Rautela have also publicly backed Argentina.
Meanwhile, Argentina will face England in the semi-final this Thursday at 7am, while Spain will face France in the first semi-final tomorrow at 7am.
The final will be played next Monday at 7am.
Source: CINEMUMBAI
