Xinhua News Agency Doha, November 20 (Reporters Wang Haoming, Yue Ranran, Wei Hua) Qatar On the eve of the opening ceremony of the World Cup, fireworks in Doha’s Beida Park were in full bloom, illuminating the night sky of the entire city. This grand event for fans around the world is about to arrive as scheduled.
On November 19, fans enjoyed the fireworks performance in Doha Bedda Park. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu
After successfully bidding for the World Cup in 2010, Qatar has been waiting for this moment for 12 years. What they are waiting for is not only the first appearance of their national team in the center of the world football stage, but also the opportunity for the Gulf countries to show their new image to the world.
In the past 12 years, Qataris has never stopped - the stadium rose from the desert, the wide highway expanded the radius of the city, and built photovoltaic power farms to achieve the first "zero carbon World Cup"...
At the end of November, it was winter in the northern hemisphere, and the scorching sun in Doha was still burning. At this moment, the Qataris are waiting, and the whole world is waiting.
The atmosphere of the Qatar World Cup is getting stronger, and tourists are visiting near Doha Binhai Avenue. Xinhua News Agency reporter Xiao Yijiu photographed
Someone is waiting for a proof - on the evening of the 19th, C Ronaldo appeared in the Portuguese team's open training class, with a relaxed expression, but his recent conflict with Manchester United has put the Portuguese under the greatest pressure in his career. The only thing Ronaldo can do is prove himself in the World Cup.
Someone is waiting for a dream to come true - Messi has clearly stated that he will end his career World Cup journey in Qatar, and this is the last chance for the Argentines to realize their dreams. In 2014, the scene where Messi missed the Golden Cup was engraved in the hearts of all Argentinians. In Qatar eight years later, everyone is waiting for whether Messi can use his unique gorgeousness to touch the heartstrings of the world in the "Last Dance".
. When the countdown to the opening ceremony was less than 24 hours, another Frenchman who was looking forward to realizing his dream Benzema said goodbye due to injury. He missed the top moment of the 2018 World Cup France team. Four years later, Benzema, who landed in Qatar with the Golden Ball Awards, turned around and left in the most sad way in football.
Someone is waiting for a long trip - Hamad International Airport has never been so busy, fans from all over the world have arrived one after another, and more fans are still on the way to set off. This Gulf country with a population of more than 2 million is expected to welcome more than 1 million fans. Fans around the world gather here not only to shout for the teams they support, but also to allow different cultures to spark civilization in the collision and integration under the same fireworks.
The subway platform of Hamad International Airport is being decorated with a long scroll depicting the history of the World Cup. From 1930 to 2018, the moment of each World Cup reached its peak unfolded. At this moment, the historical train of Football World Cup has entered Qatar Station.
On November 18, fans took photos on Binhai Avenue. Xinhua News Agency reporter Pan Yulong Photo
The sea breeze caresses Bay Stadium , waiting for the opening of a grand event. This stadium, which stands in the vast desert, is surrounded by green grass, where the children are chasing the ball happily - it is the same football that will be flying in the opening game and the next 29 days.
Now, the slogan in the World Cup poster decorated with the streets and alleys of Doha City is becoming more eye-catching - "It's all right now."
