Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker has expressed heartfelt gratitude to Bangladeshi fans for their enthusiastic support during the ongoing World Cup. Despite Bangladesh not participating in the tournament, the country’s football fans have drawn global attention through their celebrations after every Argentina and Brazil match. Their viral displays of passion have reached the dressing rooms of both Latin American football giants.

Following Brazil’s dramatic 2–1 comeback victory over Japan in the round of 32, Alisson told broadcaster T Sports that he had seen videos of Bangladeshi supporters and thanked them for their love, saying Brazilians love Bangladesh in return. Midfielder Casemiro also conveyed his appreciation to Bangladeshi fans in the mixed zone after the match. Their messages have sparked renewed excitement among Brazil supporters in Bangladesh.

The mutual admiration between Bangladeshi fans and Latin American football stars has turned this World Cup into a deeply emotional experience for football enthusiasts in Bangladesh, even without their national team on the field.