That’s a fun and heartwarming scene at the Vatican! Pope Francis, a known football enthusiast and passionate San Lorenzo fan, is clearly keeping up with the World Cup action, especially when Argentina is playing. His joking with the Swiss Guards about the upcoming Argentina-Switzerland round of 16 match—calling it “going to be a war”—adds a light, human touch to the intense atmosphere around the tournament.
It’s also cool that the Vatican has embraced the World Cup spirit by setting up a giant screen and even installing artificial turf at the Swiss Guards’ barracks so they can enjoy the matches while on duty. Though the Pope politely declined to watch with them, preferring to follow his beloved San Lorenzo and Argentina from afar, his connection to the sport shines through.
