Argentina fans take over Klyde Warren Park before World Cup match
Argentina fans pack Klyde Warren Park for fan meetup
Last weekend, hundreds of Argentina fans took over Klyde Warren Park. Their excitement and passion were on full display, with chanting, singing, and cheering for the defending World Cup champions. More of the same is expected on Friday night as the fans prepare for Saturday’s match against Jordan.
DALLAS - Another wave of blue and white is taking over Downtown Dallas.
Argentina's fans are meeting at Klyde Warren Park to rally ahead of Saturday's final World Cup group stage match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium.
Argentina fans gather in Dallas
Argentina fans prepare for World Cup match in Texas
Hundreds of Argentina soccer fans gathered at Klyde Warren Park ahead of Saturday’s match against Jordan. Team superstar Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race after breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record on Monday at Dallas Stadium.
What we know:
Last weekend, hundreds of Argentina fans took over Klyde Warren Park.
Their excitement and passion were on full display, with chanting, singing, and cheering for the defending World Cup champions.
More of the same is expected on Friday night as the fans prepare for Saturday’s match against Jordan.
Friday night’s fan meetup at Klyde Warren Park is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. There will be live music, dancing, and, of course, excited fans.
Klyde Warren Park swarmed by Argentina fans ahead of Dallas World Cup match
A large, high-energy crowd of ticketless Argentina fans gathered early at downtown Dallas' Klyde Warren Park for a vibrant pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's highly anticipated match against Austria.
What they're saying:
Argentina has a dedicated fan base following the team around the country to their World Cup matches.
"I’m a fan from a long time ago, and I drive to the World Cup in my Winnebago. It’s crazy," said Hernan Onero, an Argentine native. "It has a bedroom, shower, kitchen. Seven guys is inside."
Argentina vs. Jordan
Big picture view:
Argentina’s superstar Lionel Messi is currently leading the Golden Boot race with five goals through the tournament.
He also broke the all-time World Cup scoring record on Monday at Dallas Stadium after scoring his 17th and then 18th goals.
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It’s still unclear if he will play on Saturday.
Regardless, thousands of fans are expected to show up to Saturday night’s game at Dallas Stadium wearing his jersey.
The Source: FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga gathered information for this story by interacting with Argentina's fans.