Football's geopolitical influence on Argentina-Bangladesh relations: From the pitch to policy

Abstract

The Argentine football team’s triumph in the FIFA World Cup 2022 sparked immense joy not only in Argentina but also in a particular Asian country: Bangladesh. This chapter explores how the Argentine government leveraged Bangladeshi support for strategic ends. Employing qualitative case study methodology, this analysis reveals the utilisation of football fervour to foster economic, sports, and political ties, yielding significant benefits.