Meghalaya's World Cup fan park draws over 3,000 for Argentina-Egypt showdown

More than 3,000 football fans gathered at the Chief Minister's Football Fan-Park at Polo, Shillong, on Tuesday night to watch Argentina's Round of 16 FIFA World Cup clash against Egypt, with the venue erupting in celebration after the South American side secured a dramatic late victory.

The fan park witnessed one of its biggest turnouts of the tournament so far, with supporters cheering throughout the match before celebrating Argentina's winning goal in the closing moments.

Organised as a public viewing venue for the FIFA World Cup, the Chief Minister's Football Fan-Park has drawn large crowds during the tournament.

Alongside live match screenings, the venue also features performances by artists from the Chief Minister's Meghalaya Grassroots Music Programme (CM-MGMP), offering visitors a mix of football and live entertainment.

With the tournament entering the knockout stages, organisers expect strong attendance for the remaining fixtures as football enthusiasts continue to gather at the fan park to watch the matches together.