Fans gather in Winnipeg to watch World Cup semifinal
Posted July 15, 2026 7:55 pm.
Bars and restaurants across the city have gathered for the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, and one Argentinian pizzeria is fired up!
“It’s great, the match against Egypt, which was fantastic, but I watched alone in my house, and since then, it’s no, I don’t want to watch a match alone again,” said Silvio Butti, the owner of Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria.
“Argentina fans are everywhere, as you can see this is insane, this is fun.”
It was electric at Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria on Wednesday, and for Butti, business is booming.
“As you can see, it’s the middle of the day, and everyone is drinking and sharing; it’s great. So it’s been great for business, of course. Argentinian restaurant, and Argentina always does great,” he explained.
But just a quick walk away on the other side of Main Street is the Kingshead — a hub for England supporters.
“This is probably the best place to watch it,” said one England fan.
Another said, “I’ll be crying on my knees, straight up. It’s a big deal, it really does mean a lot, especially for people in England.”
While a couple more fans said, “It’s coming home, that’s all I can say.”
Unfortunately for England fans, it is not coming home, as Argentina took the match 2-1 and heads to the World Cup finals for a chance to defend their title.
