World Cup 2022: Watch Airport Staff Turn Off TV During Penalty Shootout

• Argentina vs France World Cup final lived up to its billing as the two football powerhouses battled it out in Qatar
• The match was decided via an epic penalty shootout after it ended in a 3-3 draw following the extra time period
• While the shootouts were watched by millions from around the world, some fans at one airport missed the dramatic end to the match
• This is after one defiant airport staff decided to switch off the TV as French star Aurélien Tchouaméni stepped up to take his kick

An airport staff has gone viral after he was caught on camera switching off the TV during the penalty shootout of the 2022 World Cup final.

The mouthwatering clash pitted Argentina and France, with the former being crowned the champions.

The tie had to be decided via the shootouts after it ended 3-3 after extra time, with Kylian Mbappe netting a hat-trick for France.

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The pulsating encounter had millions of football fans from around the world literally sitting on the edge as they awaited to see who would emerge as the winner.

Airport staff switches off TV

However, The Sun reports that this was not the case for some fans in one airport who missed the dramatic shootout after a worker chose to switch off the TV in the departure lounge.

The hilarious yet shocking incident was caught on camera and has since gone viral after it was shared on Instagram.

In the video, the airport staff can be seen walking towards the TV set and blanking it as French star Aurélien Tchouaméni stepped up to take his kick.

His actions were met with groans and boos from passengers, who clearly did not approve of the move.

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But the boos were not enough to compel the man to rescind his decision as he can be seen marching away as he waved away the angry reaction.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez has taken his squabble with Kylian Mbappe a notch higher after he aimed a brutal dig at the France star during their trophy parade in Buenos Aires.

Martinez played a key part in Argentina's triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where he won the Golden Glove Award.

In Buenos Aires, Martinez was seen holding a doll with Mbappe's picture on it as the players engaged with fans in an open-bus parade.