Pilot asks passengers for a minute's silence for 'dead' Egypt after Argentina win | Need To Know

A pilot on a JetSmart flight in Argentina asked passengers to observe a minute’s silence for “dead” Egypt after Argentina’s World Cup Round of 16 win. The incident occurred shortly after the final whistle on Tuesday, 7 July, during the match held in Atlanta, Georgia, where Argentina defeated Egypt 3–2 in dramatic fashion. Video footage shows the captain addressing the cabin via the public address system, requesting the silence because “they’re dead,” immediately followed by cheering from passengers, some wearing Argentina shirts. The clip sparked jokes from viewers, including comments about respect and comparisons of low-cost airlines to school buses. The social media reaction also highlighted how some passengers appeared to have been traveling while Argentina’s match was ongoing.