A Spanish pilot reportedly pranked Argentinian passengers by falsely announcing that Argentina had won the World Cup. The pilot allowed passengers to celebrate the purported victory before revealing the information was untrue. This caused immediate disappointment and anger amongst the fans on board. The incident occurred on a flight where many passengers were likely eager for news of the tournament. While intended as a joke, the pilot’s actions were widely criticized as insensitive given the passionate following of football in Argentina. Details about the airline and flight number have not been released. The prank has sparked debate over appropriate behavior for airline staff.