- Spanish pilot announced over the tannoy that Argentina had won the World Cup, leading to wild celebrations among passengers.
- The celebrations were abruptly halted when the pilot revealed it was a joke and that Spain had actually won the World Cup.
- After the revelation, the cabin fell silent as Argentina fans were left devastated by the news.
- Footage of the incident was shared on social media, showing the dramatic reactions of the passengers.
- Argentine media outlets condemned the prank, calling it a 'sick joke.'
- The incident occurred on a flight from Milan to Alicante shortly after the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The pilot's announcement led to passengers wearing Argentina jerseys cheering, believing their team had won.
- The pilot's actions were criticized as a dangerous act that could have led to serious consequences aboard the aircraft.
A Spanish pilot caused a stir during a flight from Milan to Alicante by announcing that Argentina had won the World Cup, igniting celebrations among passengers wearing Argentina jerseys.127
“It was a fiercely contested match that went into extra time,” the pilot began, leading to cheers.
However, he quickly followed with, “The winning team is Spain,” plunging the cabin into silence.
The prank, intended as humor, was met with backlash from Argentinian media, which labeled it a “sick joke” and criticized the pilot's lack of judgment.
One outlet warned that such actions could provoke a dangerous situation, stating, “Not only did he commit a terrible act with a questionable sense of humour, but he exposed himself to serious consequences aboard the aircraft.”
The incident highlights the fine line between humor and insensitivity, especially in a charged atmosphere following a major sporting event.6
As of now, the airline's name and flight details remain undisclosed, but the fallout from the pilot's announcement continues to resonate among fans and media alike.
“Argentine media outlets condemned the prank as a 'sick joke,' warning it could have endangered passengers. The Spanish pilot had earlier joked that fans with a jersey with just one star would need to buy another, referencing Spain's second World Cup title, and footage of the moment was widely shared on social media with mixed reactions.”
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