‘A10’ watches No 10: Mohanlal's FIFA World Cup moment goes viral | WATCH
The excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup has reached Malayalam cinema as well, with superstar Mohanlal making a special trip to the United States for Argentina's quarter-final clash against Switzerland.
Fans were quick to spot the actor the Kansas City Stadium. Videos of the actor at have been widely shared on social media, with football fans delighted to spot him among the crowd for one of the tournament's biggest knockout clashes.
Mohanlal's appearance at the World Cup quarter-final is hardly surprising given his long association with football. The actor has often spoken about his admiration for the sport and has regularly celebrated major international tournaments.
This is not the first time Mohanlal has been closely associated with the FIFA World Cup.
Ahead of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, the actor unveiled a grand music video celebrating football. The project was produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and directed by TK Rajeev Kumar. Featuring music composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, the song paid tribute to Kerala's rich football tradition and highlighted the deep connection many people in the state share with the sport.
The music video was widely appreciated for capturing the passion that football inspires across Kerala, where the FIFA World Cup is followed with remarkable enthusiasm every four years.
The Argentina versus Switzerland fixture was one of the standout quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, entered the contest after edging past Egypt in the Round of 16, while Switzerland booked their place in the last eight following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Colombia.
The match eventually lived up to expectations. Argentina secured a 3-1 win after extra time to book a place in the semi-finals. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring before Switzerland drew level through Dan Ndoye. Julián Álvarez restored Argentina's advantage in extra time, and Lautaro Martínez added a late third to seal the result.