Can a hyperlink play a video?

A hyperlink itself cannot play a video directly; it serves as a link to a resource, such as a video file or a video hosting platform. When a user clicks on the hyperlink, it can redirect them to a page where the video is hosted, and the video can then be played there. Additionally, some web applications can embed videos directly within a webpage, allowing them to be played without leaving the current page, but this requires more than just a simple hyperlink.