- An Argentinian influencer labeled Tim Payne the World Cup's "least known" player—and the viral moment sent his Instagram from under 5,000 followers to around 5.7 million.
- Payne and the influencer, El Scarso, made up in person; Payne gifted him a kit and publicly thanked him for the attention.
- The 32-year-old New Zealand defender plays for Wellington Phoenix, has 52 caps, and is now one of New Zealand's most-followed public figures as the World Cup begins.
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