Rural Argentine teacher's cellphone stream unites community and sparks aid

Teacher Celso Lamas, working in three remote schools in Salta's Santa Victoria Oeste district, postponed his return home to watch Argentina's World Cup match on his phone with seven students who lacked electricity. He set up a makeshift viewing area, and the video of the gesture went viral, prompting donations that funded a television, heat supplies and other urgent needs for the schools.

Separately, Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez met 15‑year‑old goalkeeper María Jesús “Chus” Hliba during the World Cup in the United States. He gave her the gloves he used in the match against Austria, signed with a birthday dedication, creating a memorable moment that highlighted the national team’s connection with its fans.