We Were There

As the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar begins, and the teams play their first matches, we discover a fan's dream come true when he stars alongside Morgan Freeman, or how a Saudi fan walks 1600 km across the dessert to cheer for his team.

The group stage matches continue. Ghana's fan Mariama Bukari reveals how watching the Ayew brothers play inspired her to set up an academy for young talent in Accra, and Porugal's super fan Carlos Brum recalls the ambitious journey he took to watch his team in Doha.

The group stage of the tournament reaches its climax as Uruguay face Ghana and Japan take on Spain, with the final places in the knockout rounds still up for grabs. Javi Machado and a flag signed by thousands of fans and Takashi Hashimoto share their takes on it.

Brazil, one of the World Cup favourites, want to put up a great performance to honor the King Pele, as fears for his health increase. Meanwhile, Morocco are surprising everyone in the tournament, including Spain, as progressing to the Quarter Finals is at stake.

Against the background of the great clashes of France defending their title against England, and Argentina facing the Netherlands, the legendary comentator Enrique Macaya and volunteer Hasan Inamul share their experience.

Just four teams and their fans now remain in Qatar. A rendezvous with destiny for Messi's Argentina, and historic chance for Morocco to reach a final, against the holder France. Reporter Sofia Martinez and young fan Haidar Hamad help us understand what's at stake.

Lionel Messi's last chance to claim the definitive football prize with his country and culminate a legendary career, and Mbappe's France opportunity to assert world domination are the two sides of this long awaited Final.