“The World Cup party is already touring the streets of Doha!” This is how he celebrated Organising Committee and legacy Qatar 2022 the joy experienced this weekend on the streets of the Qatari capital, a week after start of the world championshippreview for 20 November.
There were batucadas, flags, wigs, hats and lots of cheers from fans supporting Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, France, England, Mexico or Portugal.
But some fans from these countries began to doubt the authenticity of their “compatriots” in Qatar.
Through social media, they noted that a large proportion of the alleged fans have features very similar to those of the Middle Easterners.
“These children what part of Spain are they from? a Twitter user asked, showing a parade of Spaniards blowing horns and beating drums without much rhythm. The couple, speaking Spanish, celebrated supporting La Roja in Qatar.
The World Cup Party is already touring the streets of Doha! 🥳#Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/hT8Ofbb86v
— Road to 2022 Spanish (@roadto2022es) November 11, 2022
As they paraded along the Corniche Avenue, one of Doha’s main arteries, the alleged Argentine fans wore the masks of select Argentines.
Some sang the classic shout of encouragement in Spanish. “Come on, come on, Argentina…!”. However, the others seemed to be just trying to keep up. “They are paid for being fans of other countries, or what’s up?” asked a user on Twitter.
There was also a Brazilian batucada. But the rhythm was not classic for a Verdeamarela party.
The parade was also attended by fans from France or England, who also attracted attention.
In the case of the Mexicans, the party at the World Cup was different.
Embassy Mexico in Qatar, it was reported that the community of citizens of the country had gathered elsewhere to encourage the upcoming arrival of the Mexican team.
Cries of “Mexico, Mexico!” they were chanted by several dozen visitors in classic Mexican hats and with a tricolor flag.
You can already feel the Mexican party in Doha 🇲🇽
Maria Salmon tells us about the experience of La Tri fans in Qatar 🔥#Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/FXgfW9HsB6
— Road to 2022 Spanish (@roadto2022es) November 12, 2022
Traveling to the World Cup this year might be a problem for fans due to high expensessays Dan Roan, sports editor for the BBC.
“There is uncertainty about the fan experience in Qatar. Apartments, hotel rooms, desert camps, villas, and even rooms on cruise ships have become affordable. But some fans have complained about the accommodation options. limited and expensiveRoan explains.
This may be a factor limiting the presence of fans from the 32 countries participating in the World Cup.
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Source: La Opinion
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